v. t. | 1. | To lay again; to lay a second time; | |||
n. | 1. | A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief. | |||
2. | (Elec.) In various forms of telegraphic apparatus, a magnet which receives the circuit current, and is caused by it to bring into into action the power of a local battery for performing the work of making the record; also, a similar device by which the current in one circuit is made to open or close another circuit in which a current is passing.
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a. | 1. | (Mach.) Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an auxiliary apparatus put into action by a feeble force but itself capable of exerting greater force, used to control a comparatively powerful machine or appliance. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | relay - electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit Synonyms: electrical relay | |
Verb | 1. | relay - pass along; "Please relay the news to the villagers" |
2. | relay - control or operate by relay |