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Rareracking
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.To place in or hang on a rack.
- 2.To torture (someone) on the rack.
- 3.To cause (someone) to suffer pain.
- 4.To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.
- 5.To put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table.
noun
- 1.(roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
- 2.Spun yarn used in racking ropes
- 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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