5 letter words ending in AY

Definition of Belay

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definition: Belay means to secure a rope by winding it around a cleat or other object. It is also used as a command to stop or hold on.

3. Pronunciations: US: /bəˈleɪ/, UK: /bɪˈleɪ/

4. Origin and Usage: Belay comes from the Old English word "belecgan" which means "to lay around." It was originally used in the context of sailing and nautical activities, but it is now used in a variety of contexts such as rock climbing, construction, and rescue operations.

5. Synonyms: Secure, fasten, tie, anchor, moor.

6. Related Words: Climb, anchor, moor.

7. Example Sentences:

• He belayed the rope to the cleat to secure the boat.
• The climber yelled "belay" to his partner to stop the rope from slipping.
• The construction worker belayed the rope to the scaffolding to prevent it from falling.

moray

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. Any of various marine eels of the family Muraenidae, having a slender body and a scaleless skin.
2. A greenish-brown or yellow-brown color.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmɔreɪ/
• UK: /ˈmɒreɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "moray" originated from the Middle English word "moreye" which came from the Old French word "morée". It was first used in the 15th century to describe a type of eel found in the Mediterranean. The color "moray" was named after the eel, and is a shade of greenish-brown or yellow-brown.

Synonyms:

• eel
• snake
• serpent

Related Words:

• amore
• emery
• moras
• mores
• moron

Example Sentences:

1. The moray eel is a fascinating creature that can grow up to 13 feet long.
2. The walls of the room were painted in a soft moray color that complemented the furniture.

gamay

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A red grape variety used to make light-bodied red wines, particularly in the Beaujolais region of France.

Pronunciation (US): /ɡəˈmeɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɡəˈmeɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word gamay originated from the Beaujolais region of France. It is believed to have been first cultivated during the Roman era. Gamay is the main grape variety used in the production of Beaujolais wines. It is also grown in other parts of France, as well as in Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: amiga, amity, gamba, gamey, gimpy

Example Sentences:

• She enjoyed a glass of chilled gamay with her dinner.
• The gamay grape is known for its light and fruity flavor.
• Beaujolais Nouveau is a young wine made from the gamay grape.

Delay

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (v.) to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected; to postpone
2. (n.) a period of time by which something is late or postponed

Pronunciations:

• US: dih-ley
• UK: dih-ley

Origin and Usage:

The word "delay" originated from the Middle English word "delayen" which meant "to retard" or "to hinder." The word has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe the act of postponing or making something happen later than originally planned. The noun form is used to describe a period of time by which something is late or postponed.

Synonyms:

• postpone
• procrastinate
• defer
• put off
• hold off

Related Words:

• hurry
• haste
• lolly
• pause
• wait

Example Sentences:

• The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
• He delayed making a decision until he had all the information.
• The delay in the delivery of the package was frustrating.

Decay 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

a. (Noun) the state or process of rotting or decomposition.
b. (Verb) to rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /dɪˈkeɪ/ (dih-KAY)
UK: /dɪˈkeɪ/ (dih-KAY)

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "decay" originated from the Old French word "decair" meaning "to decay". It has been used in English since the 14th century, and is commonly used to describe the process of organic matter breaking down over time. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the decline or deterioration of something, such as a society or an institution.

5. Synonyms:

Rot, decompose, putrefy, spoil, deteriorate, decline, degenerate, wither, perish, crumble.

6. Related Words:

Waste, mold, rust, mould, slime.

7. Example Sentences:

a. The decay of the fallen leaves provided nutrients for the soil.
b. The abandoned house was in a state of decay.
c. The tooth had decayed beyond repair.
d. The citys infrastructure was in a state of decay.
e. The old wooden fence had begun to decay and fall apart.