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forebay

forebay noun: an artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.

Noun

forebay (plural forebays)

  1. (reservoirs) An artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.
  2. The distinctive overhang(s) on a Pennsylvania barn.

forebay meaning in Tamil

forebay in Tamil

எதிர்வாய்

Forms of forebay

pluralforebays

Origin of forebay

From Middle English forbay, equivalent to fore- + bay.

Questions about forebay

What does forebay mean?
Forebay means an artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.
What is forebay in Tamil?
Forebay in Tamil is எதிர்வாய். See Forebay meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is forebay?
Forebay is a noun.
What is the plural of forebay?
The plural of forebay is forebays.

Words near forebay in the dictionary

  1. forearming
  2. forearms
  3. foreassign
  4. foreassigned
  5. forebar
  6. forebay
  7. forebays
  8. forebeach
  9. forebeaches
  10. forebeam
  11. forebeams

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