rayar
scratch
ray
a line of light
+
-ar
verb suffix
Rayar means to scratch and can be thought of as making ray0-like marks (lines0) + -ar1 (verb1).
verb
  1. scratch
    To scratch or make lines on a surface
    Ten cuidado de no rayar la mesa nueva. // Be careful not to scratch the new table.
  2. border on
    To approach or border on a state or quality
    Su comportamiento raya en lo absurdo. // His behavior borders on the absurd.