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bay, an anatomic depression or recess, usually containing fluid, such as the lacrimal bay of the eye. bay, n Latin name: Laurus nobilis; parts used: berries, leaves, oil; uses: antidiabetic, antiulcerogenic, rubefacient, rheumatism, colic, antispasmodic, cirrhosis; oil: antibacterial, antifungal; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, asthma, insulin, antidiabetic medications. Also called bay laurel, bay leaf, bay tree, laurel, sweet bay, or Roman laurel. bay 1. a tan or red-brown coat color of horses. Light bay is light tan; mealy bay is a redder but lighter, rust color; blood bay is a much deeper, redder color; golden bay has a tinge of yellow in a deep red-brown color. 2. prolonged bark or howl of a hunting hound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For three quarters, Bryant could barely hit a shot, could barely hit the rim, was having the ball stripped away as he went up, was drawing more whistles and cheers with his defense, was reaching for the water bottle in an attempt to hold at bay the dehydration that resulted from his Sunday-night bought with a room-service cheeseburger. Bryant could barely hit a shot, could barely hit the rim, was having the ball stripped away as he went up, was drawing more whistles and cheers with his defense, was reaching for the water bottle in an attempt to hold at bay the dehydration his illness caused. A handful of ragtag tribesmen with antiquated weapons could ambush and hold at bay thousands of inexperienced troops and their supply convoys as they attempted to negotiate the narrow defiles that abound in this mountainous area. |
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