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bay

UK/ˈbeː/ US/ˈbeɪ̯/ common informal us
noun (7) verb (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

2.

the sound of a hound on the scent

3.

small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

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4.

a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

  • “they put him in the sick bay”
5.

a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

  • “he opened the bomb bay”
6.

a small recess opening off a larger room

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7.

verb

1.

utter in deep prolonged tones

2.

bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

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adjective

1.

(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

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Origin

From Middle English baye, baie, from Old English beġ (“berry”), as in beġbēam (“berry-tree”), conflated with Old French baie, from Latin bāca (“berry”).

Phrases

  • Abels Bay Particular bays and places named after bays
  • at bay
  • bay antler
  • bay at the moon
  • bay breeze
  • bay duiker
  • bay owl
  • bay salt
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  • Greater Bay Area
  • Malibu bay breeze

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