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Meaning of relay

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

relay

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A new set of hounds.

  2. A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

  3. (by extension) A new set of anything.

  4. A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.

verb

Definitions

  1. To release a new set of hounds.

  2. To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.

  3. To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.

  4. To pass on or transfer (information).

    Example: Can you relay this message to John?