bay

Definition

• n. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
• n. the sound of a hound on the scent
• n. a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
• n. a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

Word forms

Present participle

baying

Past tense

bayed

Third person singular

bays

Past participle

bayed

Example sentences

1. n.

   We enjoyed a picnic by the beautiful bay.

2. vt.

   The dog began to bay loudly when it saw the stranger.

3. vi.

   The wolves bay at the moon every night.