1. (

• bay ,
• embayment

) an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf ;

2. (

• bay

) the sound of a hound on the scent ;

3. (

• true_laurel ,
• bay ,
• bay_laurel ,
• bay_tree ,
• Laurus_nobilis

) 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 ;

4. (

• bay ,

) a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay" ;

5. (

• bay ,

) a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay" ;

6. (

• alcove ,
• bay

) a small recess opening off a larger room ;

7. (

• bay

) a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color ;

1. (

• bay ,

) utter in deep prolonged tones ;

2. (

• bay ,
• quest ,

) bark with prolonged noises, of dogs ;

1. (

• bay

) (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color ;