cay — ozdic

Collocations

2

ADJ.

crystal-clear, nearest, tiny

PREP.

around, upon

Definitions

noun

1

A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.

noun

1

Obsolete spelling of quay (“structure for loading vessels”).

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; […]

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida

key

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

3

01

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 Chr

Wiktionary

02

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; […]

Wiktionary

03

We spent the afternoon snorkeling around the tiny cay, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and colorful fish.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, cay is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.