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Uncommonracks
The correct spelling is racks.
How to pronounce racks
noun
IPA: /ɹæks/
Say it like: Rak-s
The correct spelling is racks. 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.A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
- 2.Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
- 3.A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
- 4.A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.
- 5.A bunk.
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.
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