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bay

bay

201 4.3
A section inside a vehicle, ship, or building used for a special purpose
  • noun
  • /beɪ/
: compartimento
  • The technician checked the equipment in the engine bay for any faults.
  • cargo bay
  • payload bay
  • central bay

You don't need to fill all of the bays right off the bat.

Examples

  • We've got a surgical bay set up on the rescue ship.

  • "I hope you get to the sick bay as quickly as possible," V.F. said.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Just to kind of fill the engine Bay up a little bit.

  • We will fill this Bay up, this Bay right here with raw material.

  • We have our Bay completed and filled with our lights.

  • It's in the evidence bay.

  • Bring him into the second bay.

  • Put it in the driver bay.

  • Get to the cargo bay!

  • Drivers, please bring them to the scrutineering bay now.

Synonyms

trunk
vsbay
  • US
412 1.0

A closed space at the back of a car for bags and tools

is the general label for any vehicle section serving a specific function
cabin
vsbay
174 1.3

A small room for people on a plane or ship

focuses on any compartment or section used for a particular purpose
compartment
vsbay
153 3.3

A small separate space inside a bigger thing where you keep things

is the general term for any section assigned a specific purpose
alcove
vsbay
20 5.3

A small space set back in a room for a bed or chair

applies more widely to any compartment or section serving a defined function
cargo hold
vsbay
18 3.9

A space on a ship or plane that contains goods during transport

is broader, applying to any compartment used for various specific purposes
storage area
vsbay
13 2.0

A space in a ship or plane where cargo is kept

is the wider name for any purposefully used section or space
cargo area
vsbay
6 3.6

Part of a ship, plane, or vehicle where goods are stored

is more general, applying to any section used for a specific task
stowage
vsbay
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A space on a ship or vehicle for keeping supplies

is broader, meaning any compartment or section with a specific use
cargo deck
vsbay
1 3.7

A floor on a ship or plane where people put goods

covers any section used for a purpose, not only floor or deck space
glory hole
vsbay
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small storage locker on a boat used for keeping equipment

is the broader concept of any section used for a specific role
cockpit locker
vsbay
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A large storage compartment under cockpit seats on a boat for storing things like life jackets

is the wider term for any compartment or purposefully used section

Idioms

55 5.6

In a position where you must face attackers and cannot move away

Compounds

A bay in the southeast of Cuba with a US naval base

52 2.1

A large bay on Florida's west coast by the Gulf of Mexico

A large area of sea on the coast of western California that forms the harbor for San Francisco

A large bay on the east coast of the United States between Virginia and Maryland fed by the Susquehanna River

10 2.3

A dried leaf that flavors soups and stews

9 3.1

A window that sticks out from the wall and makes extra space inside

7 6.7

A bay on Alaska's northern coast with a large oil field discovered in 1968

4 6.4

A nickname for the United States state of Massachusetts known for its coast and history

3 3.6

A long, narrow part of the Atlantic Ocean near Miami used for boating and swimming

3 3.0

A bay on California's central coast that has many sea animals and beautiful views

A large bay on the southeast Texas coast near Houston

A part of the sea next to the eastern Massachusetts coast

2 4.2

A bay off the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Alabama where the Mobile River flows

A large bay east of India and west of Myanmar and Bangladesh

1 2.9

A bay on the east coast of the United States where the Delaware River meets the ocean

1 3.7

A small edible shellfish with sweet, tender meat from shallow coastal waters

1 4.4

A large bay in Canada between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with very high tides

bay rum
  • US
1 7.5

A scented liquid used as an aftershave or cologne with a warm spicy smell

A British colony in the early 1600s centered on what is now Massachusetts

A large deep bay in Rhode Island with many harbors and islands

1 5.9

A bay of the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Massachusetts, USA

A large natural bay on the Pacific coast next to the city of San Diego

hound's bay
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A loud deep sound hunting dogs make when they chase or find an animal

A part of the Atlantic Ocean next to western France and northern Spain

1 3.3

A large bay on the west coast of Ireland known for its beautiful views

A large bay on the eastern coast of Maine, United States

A large strong dog with a thick oily coat that brings back birds from water

A wide bay near the city of Naples in southern Italy

1 3.5

A large bay off the coast of Massachusetts in the United States

1 2.8

A wide area of sea near New York City where the Hudson River meets the ocean

1 4.0

A small evergreen tree with shiny leaves used to add flavor to food

1 4.9

A large bay on the east coast of Australia near Brisbane

1 5.5

A small evergreen tree with shiny scented leaves used in cooking and for making wreaths

A large bay in the southern Gulf of Mexico next to the Yucatán Peninsula

1 7.5

A small tree or bush from the southeastern United States with fragrant white flowers

1 8.2

A bay on Kyushu's west coast known for severe mercury poisoning of residents in the 1950s

1 8.5

A person from or living in Massachusetts

1 7.9

A crown of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honour used in ancient Greece and Rome

1 3.9

A bay near the cities of Osaka and Kobe on Japan's main island

An 1898 sea battle where Admiral Dewey's United States fleet defeated the Spanish in Manila Bay

1 8.6

A small tree or bush with white flowers that smell nice and grows in swamps

1 7.2

A willow tree with shiny tough leaves that grows in wet places

red bay
  • US
1 8.8

A small tree from the southern United States with reddish wood and aromatic leaves used in cooking

1 8.3

An evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and fragrant white, pink, or red flower clusters that is poisonous

1 3.7

A part of the Yellow Sea between the Liaodong Peninsula in China and western Korea

A coastal tree with fragrant leaves, small flowers, and olive-like fruit

bay grass
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A grass planted to feed animals and prevent soil erosion along banks

1 8.6

A small wild cat from North America with a short tail and spotted fur

Moreton Bay pine
  • Australian
1 9.8

A large pine tree from Australia and New Guinea grown for its light, even wood

bay myrtle
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen shrub or small tree with a strong smell and berries covered in white wax used to make candles

8.2

A large area of sea on the western coast of Siberia where the Ob River flows into

bay window
  • Archaic
8.9

A large round belly that sticks out

A small tree or bush with leaves like a bay tree used in tropical gardens

9.9

A tropical Caribbean tree whose leaves make a fragrant oil used for aftershave

Botany Bay fig
  • Australian
8.0

A large Australian fig tree with big leaves and wide branches often planted for shade or as a garden tree

8.8

A tree that keeps its leaves all year with large shiny leaves and big white fragrant flowers

A bay on the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria in northern Egypt

A bay on the Mediterranean coast of northern Egypt where important sea battles happened

9.9

An Australian tree with divided leaves, orange flowers, large pods, and dark strong wood

9.9

A tree from eastern Australia with streaked wood used for furniture

A large bay on the East China Sea near the city of Hangzhou in eastern China

A small mouse-like Arctic animal with a ring of lighter fur around the neck

How Big

hangar
78 5.1
hold
123 4.6
bay
201 4.3
compartment
153 3.3
slot
83 2.3

Surface Forms

bay singular
bays plural

Etymology

Bay (a compartment) comes from the same old word baie meaning 'opening' or 'space'. That's why a bay in a building or vehicle is simply a separate 'space' or section made for a certain use.