rally
Cross references: 1. ridicule 1. ral.ly \'ral-e-\ vb [F rallier, fr. OF ralier, fr. re- + alier to unite -] more at ALLY 1a: to muster for a common purpose 1b: to recall to order 2a: to arouse for action 2b: to rouse from depression or weakness 1: to come together again to renew an effort 2: to join in a common cause 3: RECOVER, REBOUND 4: to engage in a rally 2. rally n 1a: a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effort 1b: a summoning up of strength or courage after weakness or dejection 1c: a recovery of price after a decline 2: a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm 3: a series of strokes interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is won 4: a competitive automobile run esp. over public roads 3. rally vt [F railler to mock, rally - more at RAIL] : to attack with raillery : BANTER
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