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rack

The correct spelling is rack.

How to pronounce rack

/ɹæk/
noun

IPA: /ɹæk/

Say it like: Rak

The correct spelling is rack. A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other For example: "I bought a rack of lamb at the butcher's yesterday."

Usage Examples

I bought a rack of lamb at the butcher's yesterday.

abseil rack

I used almost a full rack on the second pitch.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
  2. 2.Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
  3. 3.A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
  4. 4.A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.
  5. 5.A bunk.

verb

  1. 1.To place in or hang on a rack.
  2. 2.To torture (someone) on the rack.
  3. 3.To cause (someone) to suffer pain.
  4. 4.To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.
  5. 5.To put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table.

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