the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point"
an automobile race run over public roads
a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; "try the yak butter"; "render fat in a casserole"
test the limits of; "You are trying my patience!"
give pain or trouble to; "I've been sorely tried by these students"
make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"