Bay
noun
A large area of water that is part of a sea or lake and partly surrounded by land.
They went for a swim in the bay
Often appears as...
- bay area
- bay of bengal
noun
The sound that a dog or a wolf makes.
The dog was at bay, barking loudly
Often appears as...
- bay at the moon
- bay for blood
noun
A small space or compartment within a larger area.
She stored her tools in the garage bay
Often appears as...
- parking bay
- cargo bay
verb
To make a long, deep sound.
The dogs baying at the moon sounded scary
Often appears as...
- bay for blood
- bay at the moon
noun
A type of tree with glossy leaves.
She added some bay leaves to the soup for flavor
Often appears as...
- bay leaf
- bay tree
Usage tips
Culinary
noun
A large area of water that is part of a sea or lake and partly surrounded by land.
They went for a swim in the bay
Often appears as...
- bay area
- bay of bengal
noun
The sound that a dog or a wolf makes.
The dog was at bay, barking loudly
Often appears as...
- bay at the moon
- bay for blood
noun
A small space or compartment within a larger area.
She stored her tools in the garage bay
Often appears as...
- parking bay
- cargo bay
verb
To make a long, deep sound.
The dogs baying at the moon sounded scary
Often appears as...
- bay for blood
- bay at the moon
noun
A type of tree with glossy leaves.
She added some bay leaves to the soup for flavor
Often appears as...
- bay leaf
- bay tree
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Body of Water
Remember 'bay' specifies a body of water; don't confuse it with land formations.
We sailed into the bay, leaving the rough ocean waters behind.
Pro Tip 2/3Partly Enclosed
A 'bay' is not fully enclosed by land; one side is open to the sea or lake.
The bay opened up to the horizon, its waters blending with the sky.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographic Names
'Bay' can be part of a place name, related to geographic features.
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Area.
Pro Tip 1/3Body of Water
Remember 'bay' specifies a body of water; don't confuse it with land formations.
We sailed into the bay, leaving the rough ocean waters behind.
Pro Tip 2/3Partly Enclosed
A 'bay' is not fully enclosed by land; one side is open to the sea or lake.
The bay opened up to the horizon, its waters blending with the sky.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographic Names
'Bay' can be part of a place name, related to geographic features.
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Area.
Pro Tip 1/3Body of Water
Remember 'bay' specifies a body of water; don't confuse it with land formations.
We sailed into the bay, leaving the rough ocean waters behind.
Pro Tip 2/3Partly Enclosed
A 'bay' is not fully enclosed by land; one side is open to the sea or lake.
The bay opened up to the horizon, its waters blending with the sky.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographic Names
'Bay' can be part of a place name, related to geographic features.
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Area.
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Jonathan Trent: Energy...
and there's lots more work to do in all four of those areas to be able to really make the system work. But we don't have a lot of time, and I'd like to show you the artist's conception of how this system might look if we find ourselves in a protected bay somewhere in the world, and we have in the background
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Why certain naturally...
to reduce fuels in order to keep the more dangerous wildfires at bay. They may be frightening and destructive forces of nature, but wildfires are also vital to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects
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Cook Wise: Maryland...
pulling giant blue crabs right off the pilings later that night we've boiled them up in it delicious crab boil with corn and old bay just the spice of generations there's nothing like it in the world but unfortunately this world is changing I'm sitting here in front of one of the very
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Best Polar Bear Moments...
wait for the bay to freeze there's little to do but sleep and play giving visitors an intimate view of polar bear life no one appreciates this more than scientist malcolm ramsey in the summertime when we're working it's at the time the bears are just coming on shore and
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Deadly Killer Whale...
the gray whale calf is just a few weeks it's following its mother north towards the summer feeding grounds in alaska they've reached monterey bay where a deep trench cuts in from the sea as they move beyond the trench wall the grey whales
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Strange Japanese Sea...
come here to where almost no one has ever been to the bays deepest darkest waters as we descend we take note of the anglerfish it can walk across the sand with fins that have elbows you may have an SUV or your driveway but I'm betting
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Meet Gita, the robot...
all once you've completed your appointed rounds you can send jito off on its own either back to base or out on an autonomous mission into the world now d-does cargo bay is is built we're going to skip through your scooters cargo bay
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How does your body know...
In general, foods with more protein, fiber, and water tend to keep hunger at bay for longer. But feeling full won't last forever. After a few hours, your gut and brain begin their conversation again.
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
trance rush down from the temple waving their swords to attack rangda and protect the baron but ranga by her evil power is able to hold them at bay suddenly with a flourish of her magic
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
colorado river i'm back home in the bay area a home where i'll soon be raising a child and needing to nurture that new life with clean fresh water so i'm encouraged to see
Video examples
Jonathan Trent: Energy...
and there's lots more work to do in all four of those areas to be able to really make the system work. But we don't have a lot of time, and I'd like to show you the artist's conception of how this system might look if we find ourselves in a protected bay somewhere in the world, and we have in the background
Video examples
Why certain naturally...
to reduce fuels in order to keep the more dangerous wildfires at bay. They may be frightening and destructive forces of nature, but wildfires are also vital to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects
Video examples
Cook Wise: Maryland...
pulling giant blue crabs right off the pilings later that night we've boiled them up in it delicious crab boil with corn and old bay just the spice of generations there's nothing like it in the world but unfortunately this world is changing I'm sitting here in front of one of the very
Video examples
Best Polar Bear Moments...
wait for the bay to freeze there's little to do but sleep and play giving visitors an intimate view of polar bear life no one appreciates this more than scientist malcolm ramsey in the summertime when we're working it's at the time the bears are just coming on shore and
Video examples
Deadly Killer Whale...
the gray whale calf is just a few weeks it's following its mother north towards the summer feeding grounds in alaska they've reached monterey bay where a deep trench cuts in from the sea as they move beyond the trench wall the grey whales
Video examples
Strange Japanese Sea...
come here to where almost no one has ever been to the bays deepest darkest waters as we descend we take note of the anglerfish it can walk across the sand with fins that have elbows you may have an SUV or your driveway but I'm betting
Video examples
Meet Gita, the robot...
all once you've completed your appointed rounds you can send jito off on its own either back to base or out on an autonomous mission into the world now d-does cargo bay is is built we're going to skip through your scooters cargo bay
Video examples
How does your body know...
In general, foods with more protein, fiber, and water tend to keep hunger at bay for longer. But feeling full won't last forever. After a few hours, your gut and brain begin their conversation again.
Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
trance rush down from the temple waving their swords to attack rangda and protect the baron but ranga by her evil power is able to hold them at bay suddenly with a flourish of her magic
Video examples
The Water Crisis PIPE...
colorado river i'm back home in the bay area a home where i'll soon be raising a child and needing to nurture that new life with clean fresh water so i'm encouraged to see
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Chris Hadfield
Canadian Astronaut
I'm really looking forward to it, if you can imagine floating weightless, watching the world pour by through the big bay window of the space station playing a guitar; just a tremendous place to think about where we are in history.
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James Norton
English Actor
Kids used to come round to my house, and I'd force them to do a play in the bay windows of my house and get all the mums and dads to sit and watch. I'd write the programme, write the play and be the star.
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George Vancouver
English Explorer
The sea has now changed from it's natural, to river coloured water, the probable consequence of some streams falling into the bay, or into the ocean to the north of it, through the low land.
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Shweta Basu Prasad
Indian Actress
Isn't it strange that most times we look at men in uniform - khakhi uniform - we feel more scared than safe. It is said that police should neither be friends nor foes. Always at bay.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
The people who are doing the work are the moving force behind the Macintosh. My job is to create a space for them, to clear out the rest of the organization and keep it at bay.
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Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
Yoga is great for easing my back pain. It also helps me keep stress at bay, which is something I can suffer from.
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Frederick Douglass
American Author
I could, as a free man, look across the bay toward the Eastern Shore where I was born a slave.
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Emma McKeon
Australian Athlete
After getting a gold medal I could celebrate but also was trying to keep the emotions at bay.
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Monica Seles
Yugoslavian Athlete
I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay.
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Richard Wright
American Novelist
I'd like to see the bay cleaned up before I die.
Quote examples
Chris Hadfield
Canadian Astronaut
I'm really looking forward to it, if you can imagine floating weightless, watching the world pour by through the big bay window of the space station playing a guitar; just a tremendous place to think about where we are in history.
Quote examples
James Norton
English Actor
Kids used to come round to my house, and I'd force them to do a play in the bay windows of my house and get all the mums and dads to sit and watch. I'd write the programme, write the play and be the star.
Quote examples
George Vancouver
English Explorer
The sea has now changed from it's natural, to river coloured water, the probable consequence of some streams falling into the bay, or into the ocean to the north of it, through the low land.
Quote examples
Shweta Basu Prasad
Indian Actress
Isn't it strange that most times we look at men in uniform - khakhi uniform - we feel more scared than safe. It is said that police should neither be friends nor foes. Always at bay.
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
The people who are doing the work are the moving force behind the Macintosh. My job is to create a space for them, to clear out the rest of the organization and keep it at bay.
Quote examples
Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
Yoga is great for easing my back pain. It also helps me keep stress at bay, which is something I can suffer from.
Quote examples
Frederick Douglass
American Author
I could, as a free man, look across the bay toward the Eastern Shore where I was born a slave.
Quote examples
Emma McKeon
Australian Athlete
After getting a gold medal I could celebrate but also was trying to keep the emotions at bay.
Quote examples
Monica Seles
Yugoslavian Athlete
I have this terrible dark side to my personality, which playing tennis keeps at bay.
Quote examples
Richard Wright
American Novelist
I'd like to see the bay cleaned up before I die.
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