Ray — synonyms, definition

1. ray (Noun)

32 synonyms

beacon beam beam of light electron beam emission fish gleam glimmer glitter glow hint indicator irradiation lance light light beam missile moonbeam pencil ray of light • • •

7 definitions

ray (Noun) — A column of light (as from a beacon).

ray (Noun) — A branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence.

ray (Noun) — (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point.

ray (Noun) — A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.

ray (Noun) — The syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization.

ray (Noun) — Any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish.

ray (Noun) — Cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins.

13 types of

elasmobranch electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic wave light nonparticulate radiation pedicel pedicle selachian solfa syllable spine vector visible light visible radiation

24 types

cathode ray crampfish devilfish eagle ray electric ray full beam guitarfish heat ray high beam laser beam low beam manta manta ray moon ray moon-ray moonbeam numbfish particle beam sawfish skate • • •

1 part of

fin

2. ray (Verb)

2 synonyms

irradiate radiate

3 definitions

ray (Verb) — Emit as rays. ex. "That tower rays a laser beam for miles across the sky"

ray (Verb) — Extend or spread outward from a centre or focus or inward towards a centre. ex. "spokes ray from the hub of the wheel"

ray (Verb) — Expose to radiation.

10 types of

emit extend give off give out go lead pass process run treat

1 type

bombard