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bay (1)

bay [ bay ] (plural bays)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. curved inlet of sea: an area of sea enclosed by a wide inward-curving stretch of coastline

2. land with curving hills around: a lowland area with curving hills partly surrounding it

[14th century. Via French baie< Spanish bahia]
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