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Definition ray in British English

ray noun

[countable] noun
/reɪ/
1

an amount of light or heat from the sun

Example

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

Example

Your skin needs protection from the sun's rays.

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1.1

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

Example

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

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1.2

a line of energy in the form of heat or light

Example

Their instruments were able to detect faint rays of radiation.

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2

a large flat sea fish that has a long pointed tail

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Definition ray in British English