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noun

baying

noun
1
A long, howling cry, especially one made by hounds.
"The baying of the hounds echoed across the valley during the hunt."
"A pack of wolves could be heard baying at the moon."

How to Use Baying

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In plain EnglishThe deep, drawn-out howl dogs or wolves make, often together, chasing something or signalling to each other.

Common pairings
baying at the moon baying hounds baying for blood

Word Forms

bayings plural

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