bay

(bā)

1. A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea: the Bay of Biscay.
2. An area of land, such as an arm of prairie partially enclosed by woodland, that resembles in shape or formation a partially enclosed body of water.

(bā)

1. Architecture A part of a building marked off by vertical elements, such as columns or pilasters: an arcade divided into ten bays.
2. Architecture
   a. A bay window.
   b. An opening or recess in a wall.
3. A section or compartment, as in a service station, barn, or aircraft, that is set off for a specific purpose: a cargo bay; an engine bay.
4. A sickbay.
5. Computer Science A drive bay.

(bā)

1. A reddish brown.
2. A reddish-brown animal, especially a horse having a black mane and tail.

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1. A deep, prolonged bark, such as the sound made by hounds.
2. The position of one cornered by pursuers and forced to turn and fight at close quarters: The hunters brought their quarry to bay.
3. The position of having been checked or held at a distance: “He has seen the nuclear threat held at bay for 40 years” (Earl W. Foell).

1. To pursue or challenge with barking: “I had rather be a dog, and bay the moon” (Shakespeare).
2. To express by barking or howling: a mob baying its fury.
3. To bring to bay: “too big for the dogs which tried to bay it” (William Faulkner).

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1. See laurel.
2. Any of certain other trees or shrubs with aromatic foliage, such as the California laurel.
3. A crown or wreath made especially of the leaves and branches of the laurel and given as a sign of honor or victory.
4. Honor; renown. Often used in the plural.