bay  /beɪ/

noun

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

synset: bay, embayment

2. the sound of a hound on the scent

synset: bay

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

synset: true_laurel, bay, 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"

synset: bay

5. a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay"

synset: bay

6. a small recess opening off a larger room

synset: alcove, bay

7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

synset: bay

verb

1. utter in deep prolonged tones

synset: bay

2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

synset: bay, quest

adj

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

synset: bay



Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.



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