baling wire

• Fil métallique robuste et flexible utilisé pour attacher des balles de foin, de paille ou d'autres matériaux ; également employé métaphoriquement pour désigner une solution ou une réparation simple et provisoire.

A strong, flexible wire used to bind bales of hay, straw, or other materials; also used metaphorically to describe a simple, makeshift solution or repair.

1. Binding materialB1formal

   A strong, flexible wire used to bind bales of hay, straw, or other materials together.

   fil de fer à botteler

   • The farmer used baling wire to secure the hay bales.
   • Baling wire is essential for keeping the bales intact during transport.
   • He cut a length of baling wire to tie the bundle.

2. Improvised repairB2informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe a temporary or makeshift fix using available materials.

   Réparation de fortune

   • The old fence was held together with baling wire and hope.
   • He fixed the broken tractor part with some baling wire.
   • Their plan was held together with baling wire and duct tape.