Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Rays.
How to pronounce rays:
US
Rays - as a noun
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam8beam of lightirradiation12light beamray of lightshaft11shaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
light9visible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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)
beam8electron beamHypernyms (Closely Related)
electromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic wavenonparticulate radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
re2Any 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)
elasmobranch21selachian14Hyponyms (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)
radiate8Expose to radiation
Example: "Irradiate food"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irradiate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
process11treat5Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is RAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordRAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is RAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
