Definition of relay

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Relay (n.) 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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Relief :: Relief (n.) That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay..
Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of horses placced at stations to be in readiness to relieve others, so that a trveler may proceed without delay..
Stagely :: Stagehouse (n.) A house where a stage regularly stops for passengers or a relay of horses.
Relay :: Relay (n.) A number of men who relieve others in carrying on some work.
Forelay :: Forelay (v. t.) To waylay. See Forlay.
Posthouse :: Posthouse (n.) A house established for the convenience of the post, where relays of horses can be obtained..
Relaying :: Relaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rela.
Relay :: Relay (v. t.) To lay again; to lay a second time; as, to relay a pavement..
Forelay :: Forelay (v. t.) To lay down beforehand.
Stage :: Stage (n.) A place of rest on a regularly traveled road; a stage house; a station; a place appointed for a relay of horses.
Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of hunting dogs or horses kept in readiness at certain places to relive the tired dogs or horses, and to continue the pursuit of the game if it comes that way..
Virelay :: Virelay (n.) An ancient French song, or short poem, wholly in two rhymes, and composed in short lines, with a refrain..
Relay :: Relay (n.) 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..
Relief :: Relief (n.) Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry..
Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief..
Relaid :: Relaid () imp. & p. p. of Relay.
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