ray (Meaning)
ray (n)
a column of light (as from a beacon)
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
the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
any 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
ray (v)
emit as rays
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
expose to radiation
ray (v. t.)
To array.
To mark, stain, or soil; to streak; to defile.
ray (n.)
Array; order; arrangement; dress.
One of a number of lines or parts diverging from a common point or center, like the radii of a circle; as, a star of six rays.
A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius. See Radius.
One of the radiating spines, or cartilages, supporting the fins of fishes.
One of the spheromeres of a radiate, especially one of the arms of a starfish or an ophiuran.
A line of light or heat proceeding from a radiant or reflecting point; a single element of light or heat propagated continuously; as, a solar ray; a polarized ray.
One of the component elements of the total radiation from a body; any definite or limited portion of the spectrum; as, the red ray; the violet ray. See Illust. under Light.
Sight; perception; vision; -- from an old theory of vision, that sight was something which proceeded from the eye to the object seen.
One of a system of diverging lines passing through a point, and regarded as extending indefinitely in both directions. See Half-ray.
To mark with long lines; to streak.
To send forth or shoot out; to cause to shine out; as, to ray smiles.
Any one of numerous elasmobranch fishes of the order Raiae, including the skates, torpedoes, sawfishes, etc.
In a restricted sense, any of the broad, flat, narrow-tailed species, as the skates and sting rays. See Skate.
ray (v. i.)
To shine, as with rays.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ray
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- quantity
- bushel
- bundle
- mountain
- volume
- lot
- boatload
- scads
- raft
- loads
- heaps
- mass
- volume
- profusion
- fistful
- fistful
- mountain
- wad
- mess
- deal
- pile
- boatload
- reams
- lot
- stack
- wad
- stack
- deal
- bucket
- gobs
- pile
- wealth
- abundance
- bushel
- abundance
- wealth
- quantity
- barrel
- loads
- bucket
- gobs
- plenty
- peck
- mess
- oodles
- oodles
- reams
- raft
- plenty
- heaps
- bundle
- profusion
- mass
- peck
- barrel
- scads
Synonyms:
No strong syonyms found.
Antonyms:
- lashins
- slab
- potful
- surplus
- overflow
- superfluity
- passel
- oversupply
- surfeit
- potful
- lump
- embarrassment
- lump
- passel
- superabundance
- overabundance
- oversupply
- much
- bonanza
- slab
- overabundance
- chunk
- superfluity
- surplus
- embarrassment
- much
- overflow
- superabundance
- excess
- lashins
- lashings
- lashings
- chunk
- excess
- bonanza
- surfeit
ray Sentence Examples
- The sun's rays illuminated the forest, casting shadows through the dense canopy.
- The lighthouse emitted a piercing ray of light, guiding ships through the treacherous waters.
- The stingray's venomous ray left a painful barb in the swimmer's leg.
- The X-ray revealed a fracture in the patient's bone.
- The laser beam created a precise ray of energy, cutting through the material with ease.
- The fish darted towards the bait, its silver scales flashing in the sunlight's rays.
- The artist used acrylics to create bold, vibrant rays of color on the canvas.
- The astronomer peered through the telescope, observing the faint rays of distant stars.
- The meteorologist warned of a sudden ray of sunshine during the storm.
- The young boy's face lit up with a ray of joy as he received his favorite toy.
FAQs About the word ray
a column of light (as from a beacon), a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence, (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point, a group of nea
beam,, moonbeam, sunbeam, laser, spotlight,shaft
quantity, bushel, bundle, mountain, volume, lot, boatload, scads, raft, loads
The sun's rays illuminated the forest, casting shadows through the dense canopy.
The lighthouse emitted a piercing ray of light, guiding ships through the treacherous waters.
The stingray's venomous ray left a painful barb in the swimmer's leg.
The X-ray revealed a fracture in the patient's bone.
