Cay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cay is a noun meaning A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
Meaning
A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
More Meanings
- Obsolete spelling of quay (“structure for loading vessels”).
Example Sentences
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; […]
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: […]
Word Forms
- cays
- cayes
Synonyms for cay
Depending on context, synonyms include key.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include key, cayo, islet, isle, island, kai.
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