Definition: the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
Usage: he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning; he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
Definition: (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
Usage: after a short rally Connors won the point
Main entry: rally
Definition: an automobile race run over public roads
Main entry: mass meeting, rally
Definition: a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Main entry: rally
Definition: a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
Definition: return to a former condition
Usage: The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends; The stock market rallied
Main entry: ride, rag, rally, razz, bait, twit, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, cod
Definition: harass with persistent criticism or carping
Usage: The children teased the new teacher; Don't ride me so hard over my failure; His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
Main entry: rally, call up, mobilise, mobilize
Definition: call to arms; of military personnel
Main entry: come up, summon, muster, muster up, rally
Definition: gather or bring together
Usage: muster the courage to do something; she rallied her intellect; Summon all your courage
Main entry: beat up, drum up, rally
Definition: gather
Usage: drum up support