forebay

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noun

An artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.

OriginMiddle English forbay →
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Meanings

nounforebay (plural forebays)

plural forebays

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

Origin

  1. Middle Englishforbay
  2. Englishforebay

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

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APA

forebay. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forebay

MLA

“forebay.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forebay. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “forebay,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/forebay.

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