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Definition or meaning of the English word Rack
To bind together; as two ropes; with cross turns of yarn; marline; etc. (v. t.). A frame fitted to a wagon for carrying hay; straw; or grain on the stalk; or other bulky loads. (a.). To draw off from the lees or sediment; as wine. (v. t.). A grate on which bacon is laid. (a.). An instrument for bending a bow. (a.). An instrument or frame used for stretching; extending; retaining; or displaying; something. (a.). To stretch or strain; in a figurative sense; hence; to harass; or oppress by extortion. (v. t.). Thin; flying; broken clouds; or any portion of floating vapor in the sky. (n.). The neck and spine of a fore quarter of veal or mutton. (n.). An engine of torture; consisting of a large frame; upon which the body was gradually stretched until; sometimes; the joints were dislocated; -- formerly used judicially for extorting confessions from criminals or suspected persons. (a.). A frame or table on which ores are separated or washed. (a.). A bar with teeth on its face; or edge; to work with those of a wheel; pinion; or worm; which is to drive it or be driven by it. (a.). That which is extorted; exaction. (a.). A piece or frame of wood; having several sheaves; through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also; a frame to hold shot. (a.). To torment; to torture; to affect with extreme pain or anguish. (v. t.). To wash on a rack; as metals or ore. (v. t.). To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically; to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints. (v. t.). A frame on which articles are deposited for keeping or arranged for display; as; a clothes rack; a bottle rack; etc. (a.). A wreck; destruction. (n.). To amble fast; causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse. (v.). A frame or device of various construction for holding; and preventing the waste of; hay; grain; etc.; supplied to beasts. (a.). To fly; as vapor or broken clouds. (v. i.).
Translations for the English word Rack
French Translation for the English word Rack is e/tag\ere[Noun] Spanish Translation for the English word Rack is rejilla[Noun] Italian Translation for the English word Rack is rastrelliera - scaffale - cremagliera[Noun]
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