Definition

To place or confine something in a bay, often for protection or shelter.

Example

The fishermen decided to embay their boats to protect them from the storm.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how boats are embayed in the harbor during storms?

Yeah, it’s a smart way to keep them safe from rough waters.

I wonder if they ever get damaged even when they’re embayed.

Not usually, but I guess it depends on the strength of the storm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Embayed is derived from the prefix "em-" (meaning to cause to be in) and the root "bay" (from Old French *baie*, meaning an opening or inlet). The word "embay" means to cause to be in a bay or to enclose in a bay.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'in' something ('em-') and 'inlet' or 'opening' ('bay') — that's why embay means to enclose in a bay.

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