bay
adj.
having a dark reddish-brown color (as of a horse)
n.
small arm of the sea where the shore curves inward; laurel (type of shrub); chamber, compartment; compartment containing a drive (Computers); howl of a hunting dog; dark reddish-brown color; bay-colored horse
v.
bark, howl
Headlands and bays
A headland is an area of land adjacent to water on three sides. A bay is the reverse, rather an area of water bordered by land on three sides. A large headland may also be called a
peninsula. Long, narrow and high headlands may be called promontories. When headlands dramatically affect the
ocean currents they are often called capes. A large bay may also be called a gulf,
sound or
bight. A narrow bay may also be called a
fjord if its sides are relatively steep. Any bay may include other bays (for example,
James Bay is a bay within
Hudson Bay).
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bay
Noun
1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
(hypernym) body of water, water
(hyponym) Abukir, Abukir Bay
(part-holonym) sea
2. the sound of a hound on the scent
(hypernym) cry
(derivation) quest
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
(synonym) true laurel, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis
(hypernym) laurel
(member-holonym) Laurus, genus Laurus
(part-meronym) bay leaf
4. a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay"
(hypernym) compartment
(part-holonym) ship
5. a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay"
(hypernym) compartment
(part-holonym) aircraft
6. a small recess opening off a larger room
(synonym) alcove
(hypernym) recess, niche
(hyponym) carrel, carrell, cubicle, stall
7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
(hypernym) horse, Equus caballus
Verb
1. utter in deep prolonged tones
(hypernym) talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
(synonym) quest
(hypernym) bark
Adjective
1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
(similar) colored, coloured, colorful
bay
n.
gentleman, Mister, sir, monsieur
Mr.
Bay
(a.)
Reddish brown; of the color of a chestnut; -- applied to the color of horses.
(n.)
A bank or dam to keep back water.
(n.)
A berry, particularly of the laurel.
(n.)
A compartment in a barn, for depositing hay, or grain in the stalks.
(n.)
A kind of mahogany obtained from Campeachy Bay.
(n.)
A principal compartment of the walls, roof, or other part of a building, or of the whole building, as marked off by the buttresses, vaulting, mullions of a window, etc.; one of the main divisions of any structure, as the part of a bridge between two piers.
(n.)
A recess or indentation shaped like a bay.
(n.)
A small body of water set off from the main body; as a compartment containing water for a wheel; the portion of a canal just outside of the gates of a lock, etc.
(n.)
A tract covered with bay trees.
(n.)
An inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf, but of the same general character.
(n.)
The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel.
(v. i.)
A state of being obliged to face an antagonist or a difficulty, when escape has become impossible.
(v. i.)
Deep-toned, prolonged barking.
(v. i.)
To bark, as a dog with a deep voice does, at his game.
(v. t.)
To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay; as, to bay the bear.
(v. t.)
To bathe.
(v. t.)
To dam, as water; -- with up or back.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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