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relay
noun(re-lay)
electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
Synonyms: electrical relay,
relay
noun(re-lay)
a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
Synonyms: relay race,
relay
noun(re-lay)
a crew of workers who relieve another crew
relay
noun(re-lay)
a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
relay
verb(re-lay)
control or operate by relay
relay
verb(re-lay)
pass along
Examples:
Please relay the news to the villagers.
relay
noun(re-lay)
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
Examples:
The relay was successful.

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