bay

US /be/

UK /beɪ/

B1

noun

  • Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
  • A space in a hangar for parking or servicing aircraft.
  • A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.
  • A reddish-brown color.
  • A compartment or recess in a building.
  • Laurel, especially when woven into a garland or crown as an emblem of victory or distinction.
  • An evergreen tree or shrub with aromatic leaves.
  • A window that projects outward from the main walls of a building and forms a bay or recess within.

adjective

  • Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
  • Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.

other

  • To keep an enemy or danger at a distance.

other

  • To utter a loud, prolonged howl.