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relay

/ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiˈleɪ/

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noun

A new set of hounds.

Examples :

"The hunting club's new relay of hounds arrived this morning. "

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A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

Examples :

"The post office used a relay of horses to deliver mail across the vast plains. "

vehicle history

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(by extension) A new set of anything.

Examples :

"After the old team's departure, the new project manager brought in a complete relay of fresh ideas. "

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A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.

Examples :

"The relay of school buses transported the children home from different parts of town. "

vehicle traffic

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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.

Examples :

"The school's track team practiced their relay race, focusing on smooth baton exchanges. "

sport race event

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noun

An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.

Examples :

"The relay in the security system allowed a small signal from the motion sensor to activate the loud alarm. "

electronics technology device electric machine

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verb

To release a new set of hounds.

Examples :

"The hunter relayed the pack of hounds, sending them after the fleeing rabbit. "

animal sport nature

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To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.

Examples :

"The marathon runners will relay the torch from one runner to the next. "

sport action organization

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To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.

Examples :

"The marathon runner relayed his tired horses at the halfway point. "

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verb

To pass on or transfer (information).

Examples :

"Can you relay this message to John?"

communication language action technology

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To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

Examples :

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

building utility material