noun
- plural of hoy: small coastal sailing vessels
Usage: nautical
verb
- third person singular present of hoy: calls out to attract attention
Usage: informal
Examples
- The fishermen sailed their hoys back to harbor.
- Several hoys were anchored in the bay.
- He hoys to his friend across the street.
- She always hoys when she sees us coming.
- The captain hoys orders to his crew.