relay, n.
(relays)
freq. cnt. 1
(relays)
freq. cnt. 1
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
relay
sample sentences
"the relay was successful"
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electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
<noun.artifact>
electrical relay relay
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a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
<noun.event>
relay relay race
a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
<noun.group>
relay
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a crew of workers who relieve another crew
<noun.group>
relay
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