rays
Meaning of rays
- 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
- 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
- a thing that is arranged radially.
- spread from or as if from a central point.
delicate lines rayed out at each corner of her eyes
Middle English: from Old French rai, based on Latin radius ‘spoke, ray’. The verb dates from the late 16th century.
plural noun
a broad flat marine or freshwater fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, winglike pectoral fins, and a long slender tail. Many rays have venomous spines or electric organs.
Middle English: from Old French raie, from Latin raia .
Information about rays
- The singular form of rays is: ray.
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Hyphenation of rays
rays
- It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
- rays is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
rays synonyms
Meaning a ray or shaft of light:
Meaning a ray of light or bolt of lightning:
Meaning a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings:
Meaning a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon:
Meaning something with the shape of a pencil:
Meaning each of the four slender jointed parts attached to either hand (or five, if the thumb is included):
Meaning a small, narrow river:
Meaning a faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something:
Meaning a sudden brief burst of bright light:
Meaning a small flash of light, especially a reflected one:
Meaning a faint or wavering light:
Meaning an unsteady movement of a flame or light causing rapid variations in brightness:
Meaning a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes:
Meaning a soft, slightly wavering light:
Anagrams of rays
Words that rhyme with rays
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