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RAYS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Rays.

How to pronounce rays:

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Rays - 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)

Rays - 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)

Example Sentences

"The warm rays of the sun glistened on the surface of the water."
"He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the harsh rays."
"The diver explored the colorful coral reefs with the help of underwater rays."
"She felt the rays of happiness wash over her as she won the race."
"The rays of the setting sun painted the sky in shades of pink and orange."
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Word Game Points

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

RAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is RAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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