Dictionary Check: relay

"relay" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

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

Example: "the relay was successful"
noun

a crew of workers who relieve another crew

noun

a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

noun

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

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noun

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

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verb

pass along

Example: "Please relay the news to the villagers"

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