BAY





Definition:

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

  2. [noun] the sound of a hound on the scent

  3. [noun] 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
    Synonyms: true laurel, laurel, tree, Laurus nobilis

  4. [noun] a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay"

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

  6. [noun] a small recess opening off a larger room
    Synonyms: alcove

  7. [noun] a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

  8. [verb] utter in deep prolonged tones

  9. [verb] bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
    Synonyms: quest

  10. [adjective] (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

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