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Meaning of racks

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

racks

Pronunciation:/ɹæks/

noun

Definitions

  1. A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

  2. Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

    Synonyms:luggage rack
  3. A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

  4. A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.

    Synonyms:rack block

verb

Definitions

  1. To place in or hang on a rack.

  2. To torture (someone) on the rack.

  3. To cause (someone) to suffer pain.

  4. To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.

verb

Definitions

  1. To stretch a person's joints.

verb

Definitions

  1. To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir

  2. To fly, as vapour or broken clouds

verb

Definitions

  1. To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

noun

Definitions

  1. A fast amble.

verb

Definitions

  1. (of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace.

noun

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  1. A wreck; destruction.

noun

Definitions

  1. A young rabbit, or its skin.