verbπShareTo place in or hang on a rack."The mechanic was wracking the car frame to straighten it after the accident. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo torture (someone) on the rack."The guards were wracking prisoners to force them to confess. "inhumansufferingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (someone) to suffer pain."The flu was wracking her body with chills and aches. "sufferingsensationbodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion."The company's unreasonable deadlines were wracking the employees, causing them stress and burnout. "mindactionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table."He was carefully wracking the balls before starting the pool game. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike a male in the testicles."The bully was suspended after wracking another student during the fight in the schoolyard. "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 was carefully wracking a new round into his rifle before the mission. "militaryweapontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move the slide bar on a shotgun in order to chamber the next round."The security guard was wracking his shotgun, the loud clack-clack echoing through the empty parking lot. "weaponmachinemilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wash (metals, ore, etc.) on a rack."The miner is wracking the gold ore to separate the valuable metal from the dirt. "industrymaterialsciencechemistrygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc."The sailor was wracking the two frayed ends of the rope together to make a stronger line. "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."technicalstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stretch a person's joints."The physical therapist was wracking the patient's shoulder joint to improve its range of motion. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir"The wind was wracking the sailboat across the lake. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly, as vapour or broken clouds"The thin, white clouds were wracking across the blue sky, driven by the strong 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 brewer is wracking the beer today, carefully siphoning it from the settled yeast at the bottom of the tank to get a clearer, cleaner flavor. "drinkfoodprocessagriculturesciencechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace."The chestnut mare was wracking down the dusty road, her gait a fast, rhythmic sway that shook the rider slightly. "animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute vengeance; avenge."After the team lost the championship due to a bad call, some fans felt an urge to start wracking vengeance upon the referee. "actionlawmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo worry; tease; torment."The mystery of the missing cookies was wracking my brain all day. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wreck, especially a ship (usually in passive)."The old sailboat was wracking on the jagged rocks during the storm. "nauticaldisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading