baying — the loud howling cry of a hound or wolf
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the loud howling cry of a hound or wolf
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The neighbor's dog spent all night baying at what turned out to be a plastic bag blowing in the wind.
- The protesters were baying for the politician's resignation after the scandal broke.
- My stomach was practically baying for food after I skipped breakfast and lunch.
baying
NOUN[/ˈbeɪɪŋ/]
the loud howling cry of a hound or wolf
three large hunting hounds lift their heads toward the dark sky with mouths wide open in full howl. Their necks stretch upward as deep, resonant sounds emerge from their throats. The lead hound's call triggers the other dogs to join in the chorus. A hunter in the background covers his ears from the intensity of the sound. Forest animals in nearby trees scatter and flee from the overwhelming noise. Small sound wave lines radiate outward from each dog's mouth showing the power of their calls. the loud howling cry of hounds during their hunt
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'baer' meaning 'to gape' or 'to open the mouth wide'. The word originally described the deep, prolonged howling of hunting hounds with their mouths wide open.
Breakdown
bay (to howl with mouth open) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The neighbor's dog spent all night baying at what turned out to be a plastic bag blowing in the wind.”
“The protesters were baying for the politician's resignation after the scandal broke.”
“My stomach was practically baying for food after I skipped breakfast and lunch.”
“The baying of wolves in the distance made the campers huddle closer to the fire.”
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