Remove water using a scoop (4)

I believe the answer is:

bail

(Other definitions for bail that I've seen before include "Piece of cricket equipment; surety" , "Cross piece on wicket" , "Part of a wicket - legal payment" , "Surety - part of wicket - scoop" , "Item resting on stumps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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