bay (n.)

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

    [ Syn: embayment ]

  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

    [ Syn: true laurel , bay laurel , bay tree , laurus nobilis ]

  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

    [ Syn: alcove ]

  7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

    bay (adj.)

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

    bay (v.)

  1. utter in deep prolonged tones

  2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

    [ Syn: quest ]

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