Definitions

1. noun

a short, curved piece of metal used to hold the end of a rope or cable in place

“The sailor secured the boat with a tay to prevent it from drifting away.”

2. verb

to shape or form (metal) into a curved piece, typically with a hammer and anvil

“The blacksmith tay-ed the metal to create a strong hook.”

3. verb

to fit (a piece of metal) to a curved shape, typically with a hammer and anvil

“The apprentice learned to tay the metal for the craftsman.”

4. noun

a person who tay-es metal

“The tay was skilled in shaping the metal into various tools.”

5. noun

a small island in the Solway Firth, between England and Scotland

“The tay is a popular destination for birdwatchers.”

6. proper noun

a river in Scotland, that flows into the North Sea

“The River Tay is one of Scotland’s longest rivers.”