"bay" Definition

Definitions for the word "bay" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
Broad curving inlet of the sea. [spanish bahia]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. n.
1 laurel with deep green leaves. 2 (in pl.) Bay wreath, for a victor or poet. [latin baca berry]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
3. n.
1 recess; alcove in a wall. 2 compartment (bomb bay). 3 area specially allocated (loading bay). [french baer gape]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
4. adj.
(esp. Of a horse) dark reddish-brown. n. Bay horse. [latin badius]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
5. v.
Bark or howl loudly and plaintively. n. Sound of this, esp. Of hounds in close pursuit. at bay cornered, unable to escape. Keep at bay hold off (a pursuer). [french bayer to bark]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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