What does cay mean?
Cay means A small, low island largely made of sand or coral..
Cay
/kiː/ · noun
Meaning
A small, low island largely made of sand or coral..
Definitions by Sense
- A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
- Obsolete spelling of quay (“structure for loading vessels”).
Example Sentences
But (by your leave) I had a hard welcome in my landing, for bidding farewell to the Turkes, who had kindly used me three dayes, in our passage from the Castles, the Master of the boate saying adio Christiano: There were foure French Runnagates standing on the Cay; who hearing these words, fell desperatly upon me blaspheming the Name of Jesus, and throwing me to the ground, beate me most cruelly: […]
But to return to our Enemies: being disembarked, they began to form a Squadron of 1500. men upon the Cay, which was nearest to the Town; […]
Synonyms for cay
Antonyms for cay
Related Words
Word Forms
- cays
- cayes
- key
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cay?
Common synonyms include key, florida keys.
What is the opposite of cay?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cay in a sentence?
But (by your leave) I had a hard welcome in my landing, for bidding farewell to the Turkes, who had kindly used me three dayes, in our passage from the Castles, the Master of the boate saying adio Christiano: There were foure French Runnagates standing on the Cay; who hearing these words, fell desperatly upon me blaspheming the Name of Jesus, and throwing me to the ground, beate me most cruelly: […]
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