verb🔗ShareTorturarTo place in or hang on a rack."The butcher wracked the ribs of beef to dry them before smoking. "El carnicero torturó las costillas de res para secarlas antes de ahumarlas.actionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorturarTo torture (someone) on the rack."The interrogators wracked the prisoner until he confessed. "Los interrogadores torturaron al prisionero hasta que confesó.sufferingactionbodymindinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfligir, atormentarTo cause (someone) to suffer pain."The flu wracked her body with aches and fever. "La gripe atormentó su cuerpo con dolores y fiebre.sufferingsensationemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfligir, atormentar, devastarTo stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion."The landlord wracked the tenants with exorbitant rent increases. "El propietario afligió a los inquilinos con aumentos de alquiler exorbitantes.sufferingmindbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareColocar las bolas en el triángulo y ponerlas en su lugar sobre la mesaTo 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. "Él colocó cuidadosamente las bolas de billar en el triángulo antes de que comenzara el juego.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear los testículosTo 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. "Durante el caótico partido de fútbol, Mark accidentalmente golpeó los testículos de su compañero de equipo cuando balanceó la pierna para patear el balón.bodysexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCargarTo (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. "El soldado cargó una nueva bala en su rifle, preparándose para la patrulla.militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCargarTo 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. "El guardia de seguridad cargó rápidamente la escopeta, el clac-clac agudo resonando en el pasillo vacío.weaponmilitarymachinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLavar (metales, mineral, etc.) en un bastidorTo wash (metals, ore, etc.) on a rack."The miner wracked the gold-bearing gravel, separating the precious metal from the worthless rock. "El minero lavó la grava aurífera, separando el metal precioso de la roca sin valor.materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtar, unirTo 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. "El marinero ató cuidadosamente las dos cuerdas deshilachadas para crear una cuerda más fuerte para el amarre.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDeformar, torcer(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."La construcción de postes y dinteles se tuerce fácilmente.technicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDislocarTo stretch a person's joints."The medieval torture device wracked the prisoner's joints until he confessed. "El instrumento de tortura medieval dislocó las articulaciones del prisionero hasta que confesó.bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfligir, atormentar, sacudirTo drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir"The high winds wracked the sailboat across the lake. "Los fuertes vientos sacudieron el velero a través del lago.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElevarse, ascenderTo fly, as vapour or broken clouds"The storm clouds wracked across the sky, driven by a fierce wind. "Las nubes de tormenta se elevaron por el cielo, impulsadas por un viento feroz.weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClarificar, trasegarTo 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. "El enólogo clarificó cuidadosamente el zumo de uva para separarlo de los sedimentos y evitar un deterioro posterior.drinkfoodprocesstechnicalscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAndar a paso rápido(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. "El caballo de exhibición anduvo a paso rápido por la arena, su balanceo rítmico era una vista fascinante.animalvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVengarTo execute vengeance; avenge."The angry student wracked revenge upon his bully by tripping him in the hallway. "El estudiante enfadado se vengó de su acosador haciéndolo tropezar en el pasillo.actionnegativesufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfligir, atormentarTo worry; tease; torment."The student was wracked with anxiety about the upcoming exam. "El estudiante estaba atormentado por la ansiedad sobre el próximo examen.mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestrozado, hundidoTo wreck, especially a ship (usually in passive)."The small fishing boat was wracked on the rocky shore during the storm. "El pequeño barco de pesca fue destrozado en la costa rocosa durante la tormenta.nauticaldisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
