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RELAYS

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Relays.

Relays - 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)

Relays - as a verb

Pass along

Example: "Please relay the news to the villagers"

Control or operate by relay

Example Sentences

"The power relays in the control room needed maintenance."
"The engineer checked the relays for any faults."
"She relays the message to her colleagues."
"He quickly relays the information to his teammates."
"The news agency relays breaking news to millions of viewers."
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Word Game Points

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

RELAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RELAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RELAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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