DictionarybayHound's cry
noun / verb

bay

A loud, repeated bark or howl like that of a hound.

The hound bays at the edge of the wood.

Etymology

The older verb includes barking with an open mouth. Bay names the sustained, resonant barking or howling especially associated with hounds.

More examples

  • The dogs bayed through the night.
  • A deep bay echoed across the field.
  • They have bayed at the same trail for hours.

Forms

bay · bays · bayed · baying

Similar words

howl
A long loud cry, especially of an animal.
bark
A shorter sharp sound made by a dog.