- (baying) Action of the verb to bay; howling; An instance of baying; a howl
- (Baying) When the hart could run no longer, it would turn and try to defend itself. It was said to be "at bay." The hounds should now be kept from attacking, and the most prominent man in the hunting party would make the kill, with a sword or spear.
- (Baying) Some breeds of dogs howl in a way that is referred to as “baying”. The dog in the photo is baying.