bay

US /beɪ/
UK /beɪ/
"bay" picture
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a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

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The ship sailed into the calm bay.
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We spent the afternoon exploring the hidden bay.
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coveinletfjordgulfsound
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a recess or compartment

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The car was parked in the loading bay.
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Each workstation has its own private bay.
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alcovenicherecesscompartmentcubicle
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a reddish-brown horse

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The jockey rode a beautiful bay horse.
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She preferred riding bay horses for their strong build.
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a tree or shrub of the laurel family, especially the sweet bay (Laurus nobilis)

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The chef used fresh bay leaves in the stew.
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A wreath of bay leaves was placed on the victor's head.
1.

to bark or howl loudly

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The dog began to bay at the moon.
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The hounds bayed as they chased the fox.
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barkhowlbellowyelpgrowl
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bay catbay leafbay windowbay for bloodkeep someone/something at bay