noun
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
Examples
- the relay was successful
noun
a crew of workers who relieve another crew
noun
a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
noun
a race between teams
Synonyms
relay race
Examples
- each member runs or swims part of the distance
noun
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
pass along
Examples
- Please relay the news to the villagers
verb
control or operate by relay