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RELAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Relay.

How to pronounce relay:

Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK

Relay - as a noun

The act of passing something along from one person or group to another

Example: "The relay was successful"

A crew of workers who relieve another crew

A fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

A race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relay race
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
race6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrical relay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Relay - as a verb

Pass along

Example: "Please relay the news to the villagers"

Control or operate by relay

Example Sentences

"The relay race was intense, with each team giving their best effort."
"They passed the baton smoothly during the relay."
"The political candidate used the debate as a relay to express her ideas."
"We used a relay to control the lights in our home automation system."
"The message was lost during the relay, causing miscommunication."
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Word Game Points

Is RELAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RELAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is RELAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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