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1. | [ noun ] framework for holding objects | |
Related terms: | framework towel_rack coatrack dish_rack bicycle_rack hayrack pipe_rack plate_rack tie_rack toastrack carrier barbecue | |
2. | [ verb ] go at a rack, as of horses | |
Synonyms: | single-foot | |
Related terms: | pace | |
3. | [ verb ] stretch to the limits | |
Examples: | "rack one's brains" |
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Related terms: | try | |
4. | [ noun ] an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims | |
Synonyms: | wheel | |
Related terms: | instrument_of_torture | |
5. | [ noun ] the destruction or collapse of something | |
Synonyms: | wrack | |
Examples: | "wrack and ruin" |
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Related terms: | destruction bust_up | |
6. | [ noun ] a support for displaying various articles | |
Synonyms: | stand | |
Examples: | "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" |
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Related terms: | support tripod magazine_rack music_stand cruet-stand spice_rack dress_rack bier spit | |
7. | [ verb ] seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block | |
Related terms: | clutch seize | |
8. | [ verb ] work on a rack, of materials such as leather | |
Related terms: | work stretch | |
9. | [ verb ] draw off from the lees, as of wine | |
Related terms: | draw | |
10. | [ verb ] torment emotionally or mentally | |
Synonyms: | torture torment excruciate | |
Related terms: | pain agony anguish tormentor torturer tormenter | |
11. | [ verb ] (nautical,transportation) run before a gale | |
Synonyms: | scud | |
Related terms: | sail navigation | |
12. | [ verb ] fly in high wind | |
Related terms: | fly | |
13. | [ verb ] torture on the rack | |
Related terms: | torture | |
14. | [ noun ] (chemistry,food) rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton | |
Related terms: | cut rack_of_lamb | |
15. | [ verb ] go at a rack | |
Synonyms: | single-foot | |
Examples: | "the horses single-footed" |
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Related terms: | pace | |
16. | [ verb ] obtain by coercion or intimidation | |
Synonyms: | gouge squeeze wring extort | |
Examples: | "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss" "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him" |
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Related terms: | overcharge bleed swindler extortion | |
17. | [ verb ] work by a rack and pinion or worm so as to extend or contract | |
Examples: | "rack a camera" |
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Related terms: | work | |
18. | [ noun ] (sport,horse racing) a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately | |
Synonyms: | single-foot | |
Related terms: | gait | |
Similar spelling: |
Rak rake rask Racca Rauch Raske Raska Rakow Rasch Rasco Raczka Rascoe rag raj ras Raz race rash Raso Raus raja Rago ragi rage raze Razo Racz racy Raco Rase razz |