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At bay

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Noun

a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent.
the position or stand of an animal or fugitive that is forced to turn and resist pursuers because it is no longer possible to flee (usually prec. by at or to )
a stag at bay; to bring an escaped convict to bay.
the situation of a person or thing that is forced actively to oppose or to succumb to some adverse condition (usually prec. by at or to ).
the situation of being actively opposed by an animal, person, etc., so as to be powerless to act fully (often prec. by at ).

Verb (used without object)

to howl, esp. with a deep, prolonged sound, as a hound on the scent.

Verb (used with object)

to assail with deep, prolonged howling
a troubled hound baying the moon.
to bring to or to hold at bay
A dog bays its quarry.

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