noun
baying
Baying (noun) means a long, howling cry, especially one made by hounds. Example: “The baying of the hounds echoed across the valley during the hunt.”
noun
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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
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- bayings
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What does “baying” mean?
The word “baying” means a long, howling cry, especially one made by hounds. In plain terms, the deep, drawn-out howl dogs or wolves make, often together, chasing something or signalling to each other.
How do you use “baying” in a sentence?
Here is “baying” used in a sentence: “The baying of the hounds echoed across the valley during the hunt.”
What part of speech is “baying”?
“Baying” is a noun.
What is the meaning of baying?
"baying" (noun) means a long, howling cry, especially one made by hounds.
