nounπShareA series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other"The library has racks full of books on every subject. "itemstructurebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel."We strapped the suitcases to the racks on top of the car for our family road trip. "vehiclenauticalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits."The historical museum displayed replicas of medieval torture devices, including the racks used to stretch prisoners' bodies. "inhumansufferingweaponhistorylawdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes."The sailboat's running rigging passed through the wooden racks. "nauticalsailingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bunk."In the summer camp cabin, we slept in racks stacked two high. "buildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Sleep."After a long day at school, all I wanted was to hit the racks. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA distaff."My grandmother still uses racks to spin wool into yarn. "utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bar with teeth on its face or edge, to work with those of a gearwheel, pinion#, or worm, which is to drive or be driven by it."The printer uses a system of gears and racks to precisely move the print head back and forth across the paper. "machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bar with teeth on its face or edge, to work with a pawl as a ratchet allowing movement in one direction only, used for example in a handbrake or crossbow."The crossbowman carefully cranked the winch, feeling the satisfying click as the pawl engaged with the racks, drawing the bowstring taut. "technicalmachinepartweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cranequin, a mechanism including a rack, pinion and pawl, providing both mechanical advantage and a ratchet, used to bend and cock a crossbow."The museum displayed a crossbow beside its racks, explaining how the winding mechanism made it easier to draw the heavy string. "weapondevicemachinetechnologymilitarystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of antlers (as on deer, moose or elk)."From the ridge, we admired the buck's impressive racks, a sign of its maturity and strength. "animalbodynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut of meat involving several adjacent ribs."For dinner, we are grilling racks of lamb with rosemary and garlic. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hollow triangle used for aligning the balls at the start of a game."Before the pool game started, he carefully placed the racks around the billiard balls. "gamesportutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA friction device for abseiling, consisting of a frame with five or more metal bars, around which the rope is threaded."abseil rack"technicaldevicesportsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA climber's set of equipment for setting up protection and belays, consisting of runners, slings, carabiners, nuts, Friends, etc."I used almost a full rack on the second pitch."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grate on which bacon is laid."My mom uses special racks in the oven to cook bacon so it gets crispy and the grease drips away. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is extorted; exaction."The landlord, known for his greed, imposed absurd "late fees" that were just racks from his desperate tenants. "governmentpoliticseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set with a distributive binary operation whose result is unique."The math club studied racks to understand how rearranging operations still gave a unique result, unlike typical division where order matters. "mathlogicnumbersystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thousand pounds (Β£1,000), especially such proceeds of crime"The detective suspected the drug dealer had several racks hidden in his apartment, proceeds from his illegal business. "economyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in or hang on a rack."He racks the pool balls after each game. "actionpositionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo torture (someone) on the rack."The cruel guard racked the prisoner, hoping to extract a confession. "sufferinginhumanactionwarlawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (someone) to suffer pain."The flu racks my body with aches and fever. "sufferingsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion."The loan shark racks his victims with impossibly high interest rates, making it nearly impossible for them to repay the money. "actionbusinesseconomylawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table."He racks the balls before each game of pool. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike a male in the testicles.""The bully tried to rack him during the fight in the schoolyard." "bodysexanatomyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (manually) load (a round of ammunition) from the magazine or belt into firing position in an automatic or semiautomatic firearm."The soldier quickly racks the slide on his rifle, preparing for the exercise. "militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move the slide bar on a shotgun in order to chamber the next round."He quickly racks the shotgun, ready to fire at the clay pigeon. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wash (metals, ore, etc.) on a rack."The miner carefully racks the gravel to separate the gold flakes. "materialindustrytechnicalchemistrygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc."The sailor racks the two mooring lines together tightly, securing them to the dock cleat. "nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(structural engineering) Tending to shear a structure (that is, force it to move in different directions at different points)."Post-and-lintel construction racks easily."structuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch a person's joints."The physical therapist helped the boy rack his stiff arm so he could use it again after the fall. "bodyphysiologymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir"The wind racks the leaves across the yard in the autumn. "actionwayenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly, as vapour or broken clouds"The morning mist racks quickly across the fields as the sun rises. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs."After primary fermentation, the winemaker racks the wine into a clean carboy, leaving the sediment behind. "drinkfoodprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fast amble."The old horse moved with a series of short, quick racks across the pasture. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace."The old mare racks along the dusty trail, her rider bouncing gently with each step. "animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wreck; destruction."The accident left the car a total racks. "disasteroutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA young rabbit, or its skin."The furrier displayed several soft racks alongside the adult rabbit pelts. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading