BAY

Definition of BAY

  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
  4. (noun)a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
  5. (noun)a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
  6. (noun)a small recess opening off a larger room
  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
  10. (adj)(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color