verbπShareTo place in or hang on a rack."The butcher wracked the ribs of beef to dry them before smoking. "actionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo torture (someone) on the rack."The interrogators wracked the prisoner until he confessed. "sufferingactionbodymindinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (someone) to suffer pain."The flu wracked her body with aches and fever. "sufferingsensationemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion."The landlord wracked the tenants with exorbitant rent increases. "sufferingmindbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table."He carefully wracked the pool balls before the game began. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike a male in the testicles."During the chaotic soccer game, Mark accidentally wracked his teammate when he swung his leg to kick the ball. "bodysexactionhumanChat 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 wracked a fresh round into his rifle, preparing for the patrol. "militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move the slide bar on a shotgun in order to chamber the next round."The security guard quickly wracked the shotgun, the sharp clack-clack echoing through the empty hallway. "weaponmilitarymachinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wash (metals, ore, etc.) on a rack."The miner wracked the gold-bearing gravel, separating the precious metal from the worthless rock. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc."The sailor carefully wracked the two frayed lines together to create a stronger rope for the mooring. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat 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."technicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch a person's joints."The medieval torture device wracked the prisoner's joints until he confessed. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir"The high winds wracked the sailboat across the lake. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly, as vapour or broken clouds"The storm clouds wracked across the sky, driven by a fierce wind. "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."The winemaker carefully wracked the grape juice to separate it from the sediment and prevent further spoilage. "drinkfoodprocesstechnicalscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace."The show horse wracked across the arena, its rhythmic swaying a mesmerizing sight. "animalvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute vengeance; avenge."The angry student wracked revenge upon his bully by tripping him in the hallway. "actionnegativesufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo worry; tease; torment."The student was wracked with anxiety about the upcoming exam. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wreck, especially a ship (usually in passive)."The small fishing boat was wracked on the rocky shore during the storm. "nauticaldisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading