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Definition of baying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
animal soundloud howling or barking, especially by dogs
- The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Adjective
1.
soundmaking a loud, prolonged noise
- The baying crowd demanded answers from the officials.
2.
communicationdemanding something loudly
- The baying crowd called for the politician's resignation.
Origin of baying
Old French, abayer (to bark)
Examples of baying in a sentence
She heard the baying of stray dogs from across the empty lot. The baying hounds followed the scent trail. Baying wolves could be heard in the distance. The baying fans demanded an encore from the band. Baying protesters filled the streets, calling for change.
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- French:aboiement, hurlant, ...
- German:Gebell, lärmend, ...
- Italian:ululato, ululante, ...
- Spanish:aullido, vociferante, ...
- Portuguese:uivo, uivante, ...
- Chinese:嚎叫声, 吵闹的, ...
- Japanese:遠吠え, 吠える, ...
- Arabic:نُباح, مُدَوٍّ, ...
- Hebrew:יַלָּלָה רַמָּה, צַוְחָנִי, ...
- Russian:вой, громкий, ...
- Ukrainian:виття, гучний, ...
- Hindi:हुआँ-हुआँ, गूँजती, ...
Definition of bay - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographybody of water surrounded by land
- The boat sailed into the calm bay.
2.
cookingtree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
- She added a bay leaf to the soup.
3.
architecturecompartment in a building or vehicle
- The car was parked in the loading bay.
4.
horsereddish-brown color of a horse
- The bay horse galloped across the field.
5.
huntingRare sound of a hound on the scentRare
- The hounds were at bay during the hunt.
Adjective
colorsof a reddish-brown color
- The bay horse galloped across the field.
Verb
1.
howlinghowl loudly and continuously
- The wolves bay at the moon.
2.
pursuitDated pursue noisily like houndsDated
- The mob bayed for the thief's capture.
3.
emotiondemand something angrily
- The crowd bayed for justice.
Images of bay
body of water surrounded by land 
tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking 
compartment in a building or vehicle
Expressions with bay
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kept from coming closer
The hunters kept the wolf at bay with torches.
prevent something from approaching or having an effect
She used garlic to keep mosquitoes at bay.
maintain a safe distance from something
They built a fence to keep the wolves at bay.
prevent something from approaching or having an effect
The villagers used fire to hold the wolves at bay.
force someone or something into a position with no escape
The police managed to bring the thief to bay.
demand loudly that someone be punished or harmed
The crowd began to bay for blood after the verdict.
demand loudly that someone be punished or harmed
The angry fans began to bay for the referee's blood.
leaf from a bay tree used to add flavor in cooking
Add a bay leaf to the soup for flavor.
designated area for parking vehicles
The parking bay was full, so I had to find another spot.
designated street area for vehicle loading
The van parked in the loading bay to unload.
fixed area where vehicles attach to load people or goods
The shuttle eased into the station's main docking bay.
evergreen laurel tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
Bay tree leaves are often added to soups and stews.
window projecting from a building wall
The living room has a beautiful bay window.
aromatic leaves used to flavor soups and stews
Dried bay laurel is a common ingredient in spice mixes.
leaves of the sweet bay tree used as a herb
She added sweet bay to the stew for enhanced flavor.
express frustration or complaints without effect
He continued to bay at the moon about the unfair rules.
gentle wind coming from a bay
The bay breeze cooled us on the hot day.
wreath of bay leaves symbolizing victory or honor
The champion was crowned with a bay wreath.
type of willow with narrow leaves
The bay willow thrives near water sources.
compartment in a vehicle housing the engine
He checked the engine bay for any signs of leakage.
edible mushroom with a brown cap and pores
We found a bay bolete in the forest.
small wild cat from Borneo
The bay cat is rarely seen in the wild.
compartment in aircraft for carrying bombs
The bomber's bomb bay was loaded with explosives.
type of evergreen tree native to southeastern US
The red bay is susceptible to a fungal disease spread by beetles.
Origin of bay
Old French, baie (berry)
Examples of bay in a sentence
Tourists enjoyed the sunset over the bay. The recipe calls for a bay leaf. Bay leaves are often used in stews. The library has a reading bay for children. The bus has a luggage bay underneath. The bay stood quietly while the farrier examined its hoof.
She bought a bay mare for trail riding. The bay of the hound echoed through the forest. Hunters listened for the bay to locate their dogs. She admired the bay coat of the horse. The artist painted a bay stallion. The hounds bayed through the night. We heard dogs baying beyond the trees. The dogs bayed at the moon all night. Fans bayed for the singer to return to the stage. Protesters bayed for the leader's resignation. Fans bayed for an encore after the concert.
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- French:baie, alezan, ...
- German:Bucht, rotbraun, ...
- Italian:baia, alloro, ...
- Spanish:bahía, castaño rojizo, ...
- Portuguese:baía, loureiro, ...
- Chinese:海湾, 棕红色, ...
- Japanese:湾, 栗毛の, ...
- Arabic:خَلِيج, كُسْتَنائي, ...
- Hebrew:מִפְרָץ, אָדוּם-חוּם, ...
- Russian:бухта, гнедой, ...
- Ukrainian:затока, каштановий, ...
- Hindi:खाड़ी, लाल-भूरा, ...
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