Re-lay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Re-lay is a verb meaning (transitive) To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.
Meaning
(transitive) To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.
Example Sentences
relay the pitch
He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry.
BP re-laid and extended the track to provide two half-length loading roads, two half-length stabling sidings, and a reception siding.
The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.
Word Forms
- re-lays
- re-laying
- re-laid
- relay
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lay down, relace, returf, re-let, relacquer, relade.
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