What is the meaning of bay?

noun

• An indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
  • synonyms: embayment
• The sound of a hound on the scent.
• Small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors.
  • synonyms: true laurel, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis
• A compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital.
  • usage: "they put him in the sick bay"
• A compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose.
  • usage: "he opened the bomb bay"
• A small recess opening off a larger room.
  • synonyms: alcove
• A horse of a moderate reddish-brown color.

verb

• Utter in deep prolonged tones.
• Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs.
  • synonyms: quest

adjective

• Used of animals especially a horse. ( of a moderate reddish-brown color).