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rack
(r/&/k )

noun (n)

  • framework for holding objects(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton(noun.food)
    source: wordnet30
  • the destruction or collapse of something(noun.event)
    Example:
    Wrack and ruin.
    Synonym:
    wrack
    source: wordnet30
  • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    wheel
    source: wordnet30
  • a support for displaying various articles(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The newspapers were arranged on a rack.
    Synonym:
    stand
    source: wordnet30
  • a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    single-foot
    source: wordnet30
  • Same as Arrack.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The neck and spine of a fore quarter of veal or mutton.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A wreck; destruction.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Thin, flying, broken clouds, or any portion of floating vapor in the sky.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A fast amble.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • go at a rack(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • stretch to the limits(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    Rack one's brains.
    source: wordnet30
  • put on a rack and pinion(verb.social)
    Example:
    Rack a camera.
    source: wordnet30
  • obtain by coercion or intimidation(verb.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • run before a gale(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    scud
    source: wordnet30
  • fly in high wind(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • draw off from the lees(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Rack wine.
    source: wordnet30
  • torment emotionally or mentally(verb.emotion)
    source: wordnet30
  • work on a rack(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Rack leather.
    source: wordnet30
  • seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • torture on the rack(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To fly, as vapor or broken clouds.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To draw off from the lees or sediment, as wine.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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