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racking

The correct spelling is racking.

How to pronounce racking

verb

Say it like: Rak-ing

The correct spelling is racking. To place in or hang on a rack. For example: "Post-and-lintel construction racks easily."

Usage Examples

Post-and-lintel construction racks easily.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.(roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
  2. 2.Spun yarn used in racking ropes
  3. 3.The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

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