Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word RELAY

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Definitions of RELAY

1. (hunting, rare) A new set of hounds. [from 15th c.]
2. (now, chiefly, historical) A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired. [from 17th c.]
3. (by extension) A new set of anything.
4. A series of vehicles travelling in sequence. [from 18th c.]
5. (athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions. [from 19th c.]
6. (electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]
7. (transitive) To pass on or transfer (information). [from 19th c.]
8. (obsolete, intransitive, hunting) To release a new set of hounds. [15th]
9. (transitive, nowrare) To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another. [from 18th c.]
10. (intransitive, nowrare) To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses. [from 19th c.]
11. Alternative spelling of re-lay.

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