bays Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
   embayment; bay.
   
2. noun the sound of a hound on the scent
   bay.
   
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
   bay tree; Laurus nobilis; true laurel; bay laurel; bay.
   
4. noun a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
   bay.
   
   • they put him in the sick bay
5. noun a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
   bay.
   
   • he opened the bomb bay
6. noun a small recess opening off a larger room
   alcove; bay.
   
7. noun a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
   bay.
   
8. verb utter in deep prolonged tones
   bay.
   
9. verb bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
   quest; bay.
   

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