Day 1036
20 Apr 2024

relay

noun
A new set of hounds.A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.(by extension) A new set of anything.A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.

verb
To release a new set of hounds.To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.To pass on or transfer (information).