rays
nounUK /reɪz/
US /reɪz/
Rays are thin lines of light from the sun or a lamp.
The rays of the sun came through the window.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Rays are flat sea animals with wide fins that look like wings.
We saw a stingray and other rays at the aquarium.
3. In math, rays are lines that start at one point and go on forever in one direction.
The teacher drew two rays to make an angle.
4. Rays can mean small amounts of hope or happiness.
Her smile brought rays of hope to the team.