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   ray

   /reɪ/

   noun

   • 1. each of the lines in which light (and heat) may seem to stream from the sun or any luminous body, or pass through a small opening: "a ray of sunlight came through the window" Similar beamshaftstreakbarpencilfingerstreamgleamflashglintglimmerflickertwinkleshimmer
   • ▪ the straight line in which light or other electromagnetic radiation travels to a given point: "take a specific point and back-trace every ray of light that hits that point"
   • ▪ a specified form of non-luminous radiation: "ultraviolet rays"
   • ▪ sunlight considered in the context of sunbathing: informal North American "catch some rays on a sandy beach"
   • ▪ an initial or slight indication of a positive or welcome quality in a time of difficulty or trouble: "if only I could see some ray of hope" Similar glimmerflickersparkglinttracehintindicationsuggestionsignscintillawhisper
   • 2. any of a set of straight lines passing through one point: "the ray that runs from the centre of the circle to the point of tangency"
   • 3. a thing that is arranged radially.
   • ▪ any of the individual strap-shaped florets around the edge of the flower of a daisy or related plant.
   • ▪ each of the long slender bony supports in the fins of most bony fishes.
   • ▪ each radial arm of a starfish.

   verb

   • 1. spread from or as if from a central point: "delicate lines rayed out at each corner of her eyes"
   • ▪ radiate (light): "the sun rays forth its natural light into the air"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French rai, based on Latin radius ‘spoke, ray’. The verb dates from the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. raylet noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a narrow beam of light, heat, etc. travelling in a straight line from its place of origin: A ray of sunshine shone through a gap in the clouds. Light rays bend as they pass from air to water. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. brightness that allows you to see. light Light streamed in through the window.

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   noun. a narrow beam of light. a gleam or slight manifestation: a ray of hope. a raylike line or stretch of something. light or radiance. a line of sight. Physics, Optics. any of the lines or streams in which light appears to radiate from a luminous body. the straight line normal to the wave front in the propagation of radiant energy.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › rayRay - definition of ray by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. A narrow stream of radiant energy, especially visible light, traveling in a straight or nearly straight line. b. A narrow stream of particles such as protons traveling in a straight or nearly straight line. c. A rapidly moving particle traveling in a straight or nearly straight line.

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   noun. a narrow beam of light. a gleam or slight manifestation: a ray of hope. a raylike line or stretch of something. light or radiance. a line of sight. Physics, Optics. any of the lines or streams in which light appears to radiate from a luminous body. the straight line normal to the wave front in the propagation of radiant energy.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'ray' ray. (reɪ ) Word forms: rays. 1. countable noun B2. Rays of light are narrow beams of light. ...the first rays of light spread over the horizon. [+ of] It can be seen clearly in a ray of sunlight or under a lamp. The sun's rays can penetrate water up to 10 feet. Synonyms: beam, bar, flash, shaft More Synonyms of ray. 2.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRAY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   RAY definition: 1. a narrow beam of light, heat, or energy: 2. a small amount of hope, etc. Learn more.

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   6 days ago · In physics, a ray is a line or column of light, heat, or electromagnetic radiation (like an x-ray), while in math a ray is a line that passes through a specific point. A marine biologist would define a ray as a big fish that's related to sharks and has a wide, flat body and a long tail.