Definition of At bay

1. Adjective. Forced to turn and face attackers. "Like a trapped animal"

Exact synonyms: Cornered, Trapped, Treed
Similar to: Unfree

Definition of At bay

1. Adverb. (set phrase idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance. ¹

2. Adverb. (set phrase idiomatic) Cornered; unable to flee. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of At Bay

at a pinch
at a premium
at a rate of knots
at a stand
at a time
at all
at all costs
at all hours
at an equal rate
at any cost
at any expense
at any rate
at arm's length
at bat
at bats
at bay (current term)
at bay(p)
at best
at bottom
at call
at church every time the doors are open
at close range
at cost
at cross-purposes
at daggers drawn
at dark
at death's door
at ease
at ease(p)
at fault

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