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bay

/bˈeɪ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

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
  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
  7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

verb

  1. utter in deep prolonged tones
  2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

adjective

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

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Words that rhyme with bay

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