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Bay in Irish

Bay in Irish is Contae Bá Naoimh Proinsias, donnrua, bá — Bay means a body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.

Bay in Irish

Contae Bá Naoimh Proinsias
proper noun
donnrua
adj
(especially, of horses) Of a reddish-brown colour.
noun
(geography) A body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
labhróg
noun
tafann
noun
The excited howling of dogs when hunting or being attacked.
donnrua
noun
A brown colour/color of the coat of some horses.
bí ag tafann
verb
(transitive) To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay.

What does "Bay" mean?

  1. noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
    "The fishing boats sheltered in the bay during the storm."
  2. noun A distinct section or compartment, such as a parking space, loading area, or part of a building.
    "Please reverse the van into loading bay three."
  3. noun The evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves are used as a cooking herb (bay leaf).
    "Add a bay leaf to the stew for extra flavour."
  4. verb To bark or howl loudly, especially of hunting dogs.
    "The hounds bayed as they closed in on the fox."
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Bay in a sentence

  • The fishing boats sheltered in the bay during the storm.
  • They spent the afternoon swimming in a quiet bay.
  • Please reverse the van into loading bay three.
  • The hospital has a dedicated bay for ambulances.

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What is "Bay" in Irish?

"Bay" in Irish is Contae Bá Naoimh Proinsias, donnrua, bá. Bay means: A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.

How do you use "Bay" in a sentence?

Example: "The fishing boats sheltered in the bay during the storm." In Irish, "Bay" is Contae Bá Naoimh Proinsias, donnrua, bá.

Are there other ways to say "Bay" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "Bay": Contae Bá Naoimh Proinsias, donnrua, bá, labhróg, tafann, bí ag tafann.

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