bay
bay
- n an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
- n the sound of a hound on the scent
- n 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
- n a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
they put him in the sick bay - n a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
he opened the bomb bay - n a small recess opening off a larger room
- n a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
- v utter in deep prolonged tones
- v bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
- s (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
- Captain Koehler closed the bomb-bay doors and reported to his flight leader: "This is Garfield 13.
- If California ever becomes a prosperous country, this bay will be the center of its prosperity.
- New plans are under way to save a great bay from pollutants The Chesapeake has always attracted superlatives.