bay

noun

1. 1. a part of a sea or lake that cuts into the shoreline; wide inlet: usually smaller than a gulf
   2. International Law a small gulf with an opening to the sea of less than 24 nautical miles and a strictly defined minimum area: used to determine territorial waters
2. ☆ any level land area making an indentation, as into a woods, range of hills, etc.

Etymology: ME bai < OFr baie < ML baia, prob. < Iberian

noun

1. 1. an opening or alcove marked off by pillars, columns, etc.
   2. a recess in a wall, as for a window
   3. bay window
2. a part of a building projecting from the main part; wing
3. a compartment or space; specif.,
   1. a bin in a barn, for storing hay or grain
   2. a compartment in an aircraft or spacecraft bomb bay, cargo bay
   3. in a service station, the area for one car
4. sick bay

Etymology: ME bai < OFr baée < baer, bayer, to gape, yawn < VL batare, to gape

intransitive verb

Etymology: ME baien, abaien < OFr baiier, abaiier < IE base *bai-, echoic of howling

transitive verb

1. to bark at; howl at
2. to chase with yelps and barks
3. to bring to or hold at bay
4. to utter in long, deep tones

noun

1. the sound of baying
2. the situation of or as of a hunted animal forced to turn and fight

noun

1. laurel ()
2. 1. a wreath of bay leaves, a classical token of honor given to poets and conquerors
   2. honor; fame
3. any of various trees or shrubs of various families, as rosebay or bayberry

Etymology: ME bai < OFr baie < L baca, berry

adjective

Etymology: ME bai < OFr baie < L badius

noun

1. a horse or, sometimes, some other animal of this color
2. reddish brown