baa vs cry

baa and cry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
baa	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of baa; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than baa:

baa (noun)	cry (noun)
the cry made by sheep	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

baa (verb)	cry (verb)
cry plaintively	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
	bring into a particular state by crying
	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action