bay

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Pronunciation
/beɪ/
Noun
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

A berry.

2 Definition

Laurus nobilis, a tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, having dark green leaves and berries.

3 Definition

Bay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb.

4 Definition

(in the plural) The leaves of this shrub, woven into a garland used to reward a champion or victor; hence, fame, victory.

5 Definition

A tract covered with bay trees.

6 Definition

A kind of mahogany obtained from Campeche in Mexico.

7 Definition

A body of water (especially the sea) more or less three-quarters surrounded by land.

8 Definition

A bank or dam to keep back water.

9 Definition

An opening in a wall, especially between two columns.

10 Definition

An internal recess; a compartment or area surrounded on three sides.

11 Definition

The distance between two supports in a vault or building with a pitched roof.

12 Definition

Each of the spaces, port and starboard, between decks, forward of the bitts, in sailing warships.

13 Definition

A bay platform.

14 Definition

A bay window.

15 Definition

The excited howling of dogs when hunting or being attacked.

16 Definition

(by extension) The climactic confrontation between hunting-dogs and their prey.

17 Definition

A state of being obliged to face an antagonist or a difficulty, when escape has become impossible.

18 Definition

A brown colour/color of the coat of some horses.

19 Definition

A horse of this color.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To howl.

2 Definition

To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay.

Example Sentences
  • to bay the bear
3 Definition

To pursue noisily, like a pack of hounds.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a reddish-brown colour (especially of horses).