1. at bay - Phrase
2. at bay - Adjective Satellite
forced to turn and face attackers
Source: WordNetThey died hard, those savage men - like wounded wolves at bay. They were filthy, and they were lousy, and they stunk. And I loved them. Douglas MacArthur
The unique thing about Margaret Rutherford is that she can act with her chin alone. Among its many moods I especially cherish the chin commanding, the chin in doubt, and the chin at bay. Kenneth Tynan
My message is - keep moving. If you do, you'll keep arthritis at bay. Donna Mills
Reading - the best state yet to keep absolute loneliness at bay. William Styron
The people who are doing the work are the moving force behind the Macintosh. My job is to create a space for them, to clear out the rest of the organization and keep it at bay. Steve Jobs
A good life, they say, keeps wrinkles at bay. Spanish Proverb