1. to enclose in a bay or form into a bay
Usage: nautical; archaic
2. to shut in or confine as if in a bay
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The rocky coastline embayed the small fishing fleet during the storm.
• High cliffs embayed the narrow beach on three sides.
• The harbor was naturally embayed by the surrounding headlands.
• Mountains embayed the valley, creating a secluded retreat.
• The inlet embayed several small boats seeking shelter.
• Dense forests embayed the clearing like protective walls.