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relay

The correct spelling is relay.

How to pronounce relay

noun

Say it like: Rel-aee

The correct spelling is relay. A new set of hounds. For example: "Can you relay this message to John?"

Usage Examples

Can you relay this message to John?

He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A new set of hounds.
  2. 2.A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.
  3. 3.(by extension) A new set of anything.
  4. 4.A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.
  5. 5.A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.

verb

  1. 1.To release a new set of hounds.
  2. 2.To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.
  3. 3.To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.
  4. 4.To pass on or transfer (information).
  5. 5.To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

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