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RAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Ray.

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Ray - as a noun

A branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence

(mathematics) a straight line extending from a point

A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beamelectron beam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic wavenonparticulate radiation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
re

Any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish

Cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elasmobranchselachian
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ray - as a verb

Emit as rays

Example: "That tower rays a laser beam for miles across the sky"

Extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

Example: "Spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radiate

Expose to radiation

Example: "Irradiate food"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irradiate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
processtreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Word Game Points

Is RAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ray is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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