bay
//beɪ//
Noun
A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; a body of water partly surrounded by land
The ship sailed into the bay to find shelter from the storm.
A recess or alcove in a wall or building structure
The window is set in a bay in the living room wall.
A compartment or section in a structure, such as a loading bay or parking bay
The truck backed into the loading bay to unload the cargo.
Noun
An evergreen tree or shrub (Laurus nobilis) with aromatic leaves used in cooking; also called bay laurel
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
A wreath or crown of bay leaves, symbolizing honor or victory
The poet was awarded a bay for his outstanding work.
Noun
The deep prolonged howling or barking of a dog, especially when hunting
The hounds gave a loud bay when they picked up the scent.
Adjective
Reddish-brown in color, especially describing a horse
She rode a beautiful bay horse.
Verb
To howl or bark with a deep prolonged sound, especially at prey or the moon
The wolves bayed at the full moon all night long.
To pursue or corner a quarry so that it must turn and face its attackers
The hounds bayed the fox until it had nowhere left to run.