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UK [reɪ] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "ray":
singular ray plural rays
1) [usually plural] an amount of light or heat from the sun

The last rays of the sun were disappearing behind the mountains.

Your skin needs protection from the sun's rays.

a) a narrow line of light that you can see coming from the sun or a lamp

He stood on the stage, illuminated by a dazzling ray of light.

b) a line of energy in the form of heat or light

Their instruments were able to detect faint rays of radiation.

Sunglasses can filter out harmful ultraviolet rays.

2) a large flat sea fish that has a long pointed tail
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catch/bag some rays — informal to sit or lie in the sun

a ray of hope/light/comfort — something that makes you feel slightly happier or more hopeful in a difficult situation

There is still a ray of hope that he is alive.


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