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ray(9) (iou)



ray verb2. L16.
[from RAY noun1 or French rayer from Old French raier from Latin radiare: see RADIATE verb.]
verb intrans. Of a beam or beams of light: issue or spread from a point (as if) in rays, radiate. Also foll. by out. L16.
J. C. Oates A boy's smile raying across his face.
verb trans. Send out or forth, emit, (light) in rays; fig. transmit as if in rays of light. E17.
M. C. Clarke His presence rays life and manliness into every part of the drama.
verb intrans. Extend in the form of radii. M17.
verb trans. Light up, illuminate. M19.
verb trans. Treat or examine by means of X-rays or other radiation. E20.