The meaning of Bays

noun

A recess in the wall of a room or garden.

Usage examples:

Large social gatherings usually take place in a special room with two alcoves built into a wall.

noun

An area off the coast which is suitable for a ship to anchor.

Usage examples:

Nato navies need to ensure they can deploy safely from home ports, on passage to operating areas, a…

proper noun

The largest city in alaska, a seaport on an inlet of the pacific ocean; population 279,243 (est. 2008).

noun

A large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof and typically at the church's eastern end.

Usage examples:

They were seated at the midpoint of the nave, with us facing them backward, that is, toward the nar…

noun

Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.

Usage examples:

She held the baby in her arms

verb

Supply or provide with weapons.

Usage examples:

The security forces are armed with automatic rifles

noun

Either of the two long parts of the upper body that are joined to the shoulders and have hands at the end

Usage examples:

Her arm was bandaged from elbow to wrist., he held his young son in his arms (= closely)., the arm …

noun

The sharp explosive cry of a dog, fox, or seal.

Usage examples:

As i tucked into this steaming bunter-sized platter out on the darkening waters, i swear i heard th…

verb

(of a dog, fox, or seal) give a bark.

Usage examples:

A dog barked at her

verb

Strip the bark from (a tree or piece of wood).

Usage examples:

They had to be barked by hand, you couldn't peel them the way you can newly cut wood

adjective

Completely mad or demented.

Usage examples:

We are all a bit barking

verb

(of a dog, fox, or seal) give a bark.

Usage examples:

A dog barked at her

verb

Strip the bark from (a tree or piece of wood).

Usage examples:

They had to be barked by hand, you couldn't peel them the way you can newly cut wood

noun

A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin.

Usage examples:

‘i liked the traditional idea of washing with a basin and ewer,’ he reflects.

verb

(of a dog, especially a large one) bark or howl loudly.

Usage examples:

The dogs bayed

noun

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.

Usage examples:

A boat trip round the bay

noun

An evergreen mediterranean shrub with deep green leaves and purple berries. its aromatic leaves are used in cooking and were formerly used to make triumphal crowns for victors.

Usage examples:

The experiment (conducted may - june 2000) tested whole and torn leaves from 10 bay trees, 10 oak t…

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

verb

To shout in a loud voice

Usage examples:

"i don’t believe this!" the old man bellowed.

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

noun

A curve or recess in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.

Usage examples:

Days after the accident, abp issued a notice to pilots telling them they should avoid passing in bi…

noun

A curved part of a coast or river that is set back from the rest

Usage examples:

The ship backed into a little bight in the shoreline.

noun

A small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows.

Usage examples:

They set up temporary information booths at every village.

noun

A small structure just big enough for one person to use

Usage examples:

There was a line of people waiting for the phone booth., if we get separated, let’s meet at the inf…

noun

An area, table, etc. set up by an organization at a fair or other event to show or sell its products or services

Usage examples:

At the booth, the marketing executive told me about the toys and gadgets his company sells., attrac…

noun

An empty space within a solid object.

Usage examples:

The abdominal cavity

noun

A hole in a surface or a hollow inside something

Usage examples:

The abdominal/chest cavity

noun

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Usage examples:

The questions rose to a clamour

verb

(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.

Usage examples:

The surging crowds clamoured for attention

verb

To make a loud complaint or demand

Usage examples:

The children were all clamouring for attention., [ + to infinitive ] she clamours to go home as soo…

verb

(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.

Usage examples:

The surging crowds clamoured for attention

noun

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Usage examples:

The questions rose to a clamour

noun

A place or angle where two sides or edges meet.

Usage examples:

Jan sat at one corner of the table

verb

Force (a person or animal) into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.

Usage examples:

The man was eventually cornered by police dogs

noun

Another term for corner (sense 5 of the noun).

Usage examples:

Kavanagh lofted a corner kick

noun

A small sheltered bay.

Usage examples:

Be bold and take some time to explore some of the sheltered coves and quiet bays that can be found …

noun

A man.

Usage examples:

He is a perfectly amiable cove

verb

Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Usage examples:

Don't cry—it'll be all right

noun

A loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion.

Usage examples:

A cry of despair

adjective

Shedding tears; weeping.

Usage examples:

A crying baby

noun

Shedding tears.

Usage examples:

A crying baby

verb

Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Usage examples:

Don't cry—it'll be all right

noun

A small enclosed space or room.

Usage examples:

She works in a cubbyhole next to his office

noun

A very small room or space

noun

The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream.

Usage examples:

The turtles spend most of their lives in mangrove-lined tidal estuaries, where rivers flow into the…

noun

The part of a river or other area of water where it joins the sea, and where fresh water and salt water are mixed

noun

A narrow inlet of the sea; an estuary.

Usage examples:

The moray firth

noun

A long strip of sea reaching into the land

Usage examples:

The firth of forth

noun

A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in norway, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley.

Usage examples:

The area is made up of 14 long, narrow and incredibly deep fjords formed by massive glaciers thousa…

noun

A long strip of sea between steep hills, found especially in norway

verb

(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat.

Usage examples:

The dogs yapped and growled at his heels

noun

A low guttural sound made in the throat by a hostile dog or other animal.

Usage examples:

The bulldog lumbered to her feet with a threatening growl

verb

Utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

adjective

(of an animal, especially a dog) making a low guttural sound in the throat that indicates hostility.

Usage examples:

Putting his hand in front of a growling dog was a dumb thing to do

noun

A low guttural noise made in the throat, especially by a dog, to indicate hostility.

Usage examples:

Hearing that growling was so scary

verb

(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat.

Usage examples:

The dogs yapped and growled at his heels

noun

A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

Usage examples:

The land companies began to dredge canals through the marshlands, opening easy access from the sett…

noun

An area of sea surrounded on three sides by land

Usage examples:

The gulf of mexico/the gulf coast, the gulf stream, there is a widening gulf between the rich and t…

adjective

Having a hole or empty space inside.

Usage examples:

A hollow metal tube

noun

A hole or depression in something.

Usage examples:

A hollow at the base of a large tree

verb

Form by making a hole.

Usage examples:

A tunnel was hollowed out in a mountain range

noun

A long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf.

Usage examples:

While in captivity, they are very vocal, uttering high-pitched whines and howls, rasping growls.

verb

Make a howling sound.

Usage examples:

He howled in agony

adjective

Producing a long, doleful cry or wailing sound.

Usage examples:

Howling wolves

verb

Make a howling sound.

Usage examples:

He howled in agony

adjective

(of the wind) blowing hard and making a lot of noise

Usage examples:

Once we played crazy golf in a howling gale., the hurricane's howling destructive winds just missed…

noun

The action of indenting or the state of being indented.

Usage examples:

Paragraphs are marked off by indentation

noun

A part of a surface that curves inward

Usage examples:

If a surgeon takes out too much fat, he may leave indentations in the skin.

noun

A space on either side of a large fireplace.

Usage examples:

An inglenook fireplace

noun

A partly closed space by a large open fireplace built so that you can sit close to the fire

noun

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.

Usage examples:

It is a land of undulating hills and hollows, dips and drumlins, rivers, inlets, estuaries and lake…

noun

A narrow channel of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land or between islands

noun

Irish form of loch.

Usage examples:

The cottage sat at the edge of the lough

noun

In ireland, a lake or an inlet

noun

A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Usage examples:

He is now a partner at a leading law firm and feels he has found his niche

adjective

Denoting products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population.

Usage examples:

Other companies in this space had to adapt to being niche players

verb

Place (something) in a niche or recess.

Usage examples:

These elements were niched within the shadowy reaches

noun

A corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security.

Usage examples:

The nook beside the fire

noun

A small space that is hidden or partly sheltered

noun

A space or gap that allows passage or access.

Usage examples:

An opening in the roof would get rid of the smoke

adjective

Coming at the beginning of something; initial.

Usage examples:

She stole the show with her opening remark

verb

Move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

Usage examples:

She opened the door and went in

noun

A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest.

Usage examples:

A table set into a recess

verb

Attach (a fitment) by setting it back into the wall or surface to which it is fixed.

Usage examples:

The lights are going to be recessed into the ceiling

noun

A period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped

Usage examples:

Congress returns from its august recess next week., after lunch, the kids have recess., he pointed …

noun

A long, narrow inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.

Usage examples:

Due to their nature, the rias or estuaries contain very peculiar ecosystems which often contain imp…

abbreviation

Radioimmunoassay.

noun

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Usage examples:

She waited for the lion's roar

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

abbreviation

Right of admission reserved.

adjective

Making or uttering a roar.

Usage examples:

He was greeted everywhere with roaring crowds

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

adjective

A roaring fire is very large, noisy, and bright.

verb

(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.

Usage examples:

The dog snarled at the boy

noun

An act or sound of snarling.

Usage examples:

A snarl of rage

noun

A knot or tangle.

Usage examples:

Snarls of wild raspberry plants

noun

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Usage examples:

Light travels faster than sound

verb

Emit or cause to emit sound.

Usage examples:

A loud buzzer sounded

adjective

In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.

Usage examples:

They returned safe and sound

verb

Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.

Usage examples:

Women were ululating as the body was laid out

verb

To make a long, high cry with the mouth and tongue that changes between two or three notes, often to show emotion at a ceremony such as a wedding or funeral

Usage examples:

By night, bamako is a riot of noise as singers ululate at wedding parties.

noun

A long, high cry with the mouth and tongue that changes between two or three notes, often to show emotion at a ceremony such as a wedding or funeral

Usage examples:

Even the shrill ululations from the temples seemed oddly comforting., the ululation of middle easte…

verb

Give a sharp, shrill bark.

Usage examples:

The dachshunds yapped at his heels

noun

A sharp, shrill bark.

Usage examples:

Frenzied yaps of delight

verb

(of a small dog) to make short, high sounds

Usage examples:

If you weren’t so busy yapping you wouldn’t have missed our exit.

noun

A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm.

Usage examples:

She uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table

verb

Utter a yelp.

Usage examples:

My dog was yelping as if hurt

verb

A sharp high-pitched cry