rack
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"

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"

Related terms: destruction bust_up
6. [ noun ] a support for displaying various articles
Synonyms: stand
Examples:

"the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

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"

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"

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"

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
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