rayed
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Definition of rayed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
extending outwardRarehaving parts that extend outwardRare
  • The rayed structure of the flower was unique.
branching radiating spreading
2.
designRarehaving rays or radiating linesRare
  • The rayed pattern on the shell was beautiful.
beamed radiated
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checked by x-ray beams, or having received x-ray radiation
The patient’s wrist was x-rayed to check for fractures.

Origin of rayed

Latin, radius (ray)

Terms with rayed included in their meaning

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plant
flowering plant from South Africa with colorful rayed flowers
bony fish
fish in the group Teleostei, often with rayed fins

Examples of rayed in a sentence

  • The artist drew a rayed design.
  • The artist drew a rayed sun in the sky.
  • The rayed design on the fabric was intricate.

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  1. French:rayonné, rayonnant, ...
  2. German:mit ausgedehnten Teilen, strahlenförmig, ...
  3. Italian:a raggi, ...
  4. Spanish:ramificado, radiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:estendido, radiado, ...
  6. Chinese:延伸的, 有光线的, ...
  7. Japanese:放射状の, 光線状の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَعَّع, ذو أَشِعَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָרְנִי, מְאוֹרָי, ...
  10. Russian:лучистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розгалужений, променистий, ...
  12. Hindi:शाखायुक्त, किरणित, ...
ray
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Definition of ray - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
lightnarrow beam of light or radiation
  • A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
beam gleam
2.
marineflat-bodied fish with wide fins
  • We saw a ray swimming near the coral reef.
skate stingray
3.
botanyTECH.radiating part of a flower or plantTECH.
  • The ray of the sunflower was bright yellow.
petal

Verb

1.
physicsintr.emit light or energy in raysintr.
  • The lighthouse rays its light across the sea.
beam radiate shine
2.
outward linesintr.TECH.radiate outward from a centerintr.TECH.
  • The sun rays warmth to the earth.
emit radiate shine
3.
medicaltr.TECH.expose to radiation for treatmenttr.TECH.
  • The doctor rayed the tumor with precision.
beam irradiate radiate
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Images of ray

  • ray: flat-bodied fish with wide fins
    flat-bodied fish with wide fins

Expressions with ray

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small sign that a situation may improve
In dark times, a single ray of hope can be incredibly uplifting..
something or someone that brings happiness
Her cheerful attitude was a true ray of sunshine on a gloomy day..
small amount of hope or happiness
Her smile was a ray of light in his gloomy day.
product size gets smaller but price stays the same
The grocery shrink ray made the cereal box smaller.
picture made using X-rays
The doctor examined the X-ray of my arm.
narrow beam of light from the sun
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

Origin of ray

Old French, rai (beam of light)

Examples of ray in a sentence

  • Scientists measured the ray of gamma radiation in the lab.
  • A ray glided gracefully under the boat.
  • Divers often encounter a ray in these waters.
  • The daisy's ray was delicate and white.
  • Each ray of the daffodil added to its charm.
  • A ray of optimism shone through the gloom.

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  1. French:rayon, rayonner, ...
  2. German:Lichtstrahl, strahlen, ...
  3. Italian:raggio, emettere, ...
  4. Spanish:rayo, emitir, ...
  5. Portuguese:raio, emitir, ...
  6. Chinese:光束, 发出, ...
  7. Japanese:光線, 放つ, ...
  8. Arabic:شُعَاع, أَشَعَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶרֶן, לְהַקְרִין, ...
  10. Russian:луч, излучать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:промінь, випромінювати, ...
  12. Hindi:किरण, प्रकाश फैलाना, ...

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