bay

/bˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈbeɪ/

Bay

baie

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

Synonymes : embayment

laurier

a Mediterranean evergreen shrub with purple berries and dark green leaves that are used in cooking

Synonymes : bay laurel

bay

bai

(of a horse) having a reddish-brown color

Exemples

1. The soldiers kept the attackers at bay.

2. Side by side they stood at bay.

3. Protesters are baying for blood after it was revealed that the governor had been aware of the cover-up from the start.

4. I held the attacker at bay while Mary got away and called the police.