rack

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noun (1)

ˈrak

: a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed

: an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched

a(1)

: a cause of anguish or pain

(2)

: acute suffering

: the action of straining or wrenching

: a bar with teeth on one face for gearing with a pinion or worm gear to transform rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa (as in an automobile steering mechanism)

: a notched bar used as a ratchet to engage with a pawl, click, or detent

: a pair of antlers

: bed, sack

: a triangular frame used to set up the balls in a pool game

also : the balls as set up

: a framework for holding fodder for livestock

rackful

ˈrak-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce rack (audio)

noun

rack

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verb (1)

racked; racking; racks

transitive verb

: to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin

: to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack

: to stretch or strain violently

: to raise (rents) oppressively

: to harass or oppress with high rents or extortions

: to torture on the rack

: to work or treat (material) on a rack

: to work by a rack and pinion or worm so as to extend or contract

rack a camera

: to seize (ropes, such as parallel ropes of a tackle) together

intransitive verb

: to become forced out of shape or out of plumb

racker noun

rackingly

ˈra-kiŋ-lē How to pronounce rack (audio)

adverb

Phrases

on the rack

: under great emotional stress

Synonyms

Noun (5)

bed
bunk
doss [chiefly British]
hay [slang]
kip
lair [British dialect]
pad
sack

Verb (3)

afflict
agonize
anguish
bedevil
beset
besiege
curse
excruciate
harrow
persecute
plague
torment
torture

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch rec framework; akin to Old English reccan to stretch, Greek oregein — more at right

Noun (2)

perhaps from rack entry 1

Noun (3)

alteration of wrack

Verb (2)

probably alteration of rock entry 1

Noun (5)

Middle English rak rain cloud, rapid movement

Verb (4)

Middle English rakken, from Old French (Norman & Picard dialect) reequier, probably from Late Latin reaedificare to rebuild, repair, improve, from Latin re- + aedificare to build — more at edify

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4

Noun (2)

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (3)

1592, in the meaning defined above

Noun (4)

1580, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1530, in the meaning defined above

Noun (5)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (3)

1590, in the meaning defined above

Verb (4)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	rack
释义	rack 1 of 9 noun (1) ˈrak 1 : a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed 2 : an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched 3 a(1) : a cause of anguish or pain (2) : acute suffering b : the action of straining or wrenching 4 a : a bar with teeth on one face for gearing with a pinion or worm gear to transform rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa (as in an automobile steering mechanism) b : a notched bar used as a ratchet to engage with a pawl, click, or detent 5 : a pair of antlers 6 : bed, sack 7 : a triangular frame used to set up the balls in a pool game also : the balls as set up 8 : a framework for holding fodder for livestock rackful ˈrak-ˌfu̇l noun rack 2 of 9 verb (1) racked; racking; racks transitive verb 1 : to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin 2 : to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack 3 a : to stretch or strain violently b : to raise (rents) oppressively c : to harass or oppress with high rents or extortions 4 : to torture on the rack 5 : to work or treat (material) on a rack 6 : to work by a rack and pinion or worm so as to extend or contract rack a camera 7 : to seize (ropes, such as parallel ropes of a tackle) together intransitive verb : to become forced out of shape or out of plumb racker noun rackingly ˈra-kiŋ-lē adverb rack 3 of 9 noun (2) 1 : the rib section of a lamb's forequarters used for chops or as a roast see lamb illustration 2 : the neck and spine of a forequarter of veal, pork, or especially mutton rack 4 of 9 noun (3) : destruction rack and ruin rack 5 of 9 noun (4) : either of two gaits of a horse: a : pace sense 4b b : a fast showy 4-beat gait similar to the pace but in which the feet of the same side do not touch down at the same time rack 6 of 9 verb (2) racked; racking; racks intransitive verb of a horse : to go at a rack rack 7 of 9 noun (5) : a wind-driven mass of high often broken clouds rack 8 of 9 verb (3) racked; racking; racks intransitive verb : to fly or scud in high wind rack 9 of 9 verb (4) racked; racking; racks transitive verb : to draw off (wine) from the lees Phrases on the rack : under great emotional stress Synonyms Noun (5) bed bunk doss [chiefly British] hay [slang] kip lair [British dialect] pad sack Verb (3) afflict agonize anguish bedevil beset besiege curse excruciate harrow persecute plague torment torture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch rec framework; akin to Old English reccan to stretch, Greek oregein — more at right Noun (2) perhaps from rack entry 1 Noun (3) alteration of wrack Verb (2) probably alteration of rock entry 1 Noun (5) Middle English rak rain cloud, rapid movement Verb (4) Middle English rakken, from Old French (Norman & Picard dialect) reequier, probably from Late Latin reaedificare to rebuild, repair, improve, from Latin re- + aedificare to build — more at edify First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8 Verb (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Noun (2) 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun (3) 1592, in the meaning defined above Noun (4) 1580, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 1530, in the meaning defined above Noun (5) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (3) 1590, in the meaning defined above Verb (4) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing rack go to rack and ruin rack up rack one's brain off-the-rack fly off the rack luggage rack re-rack towel rack spice rack rack railway the rack dish rack rack rent roof rack rack-renter on the rack See More go to rack and ruin rack up rack one's brain off-the-rack fly off the rack luggage rack re-rack towel rack spice rack rack railway the rack dish rack rack rent roof rack rack-renter on the rack See More Kids Definition rack 1 of 2 noun ˈrak : a frame or stand for storing or displaying things a magazine rack a hat rack rack 2 of 2 verb racked; racking 1 : to cause to suffer torture, pain, or sorrow He was racked by a cough. 2 : to force to think hard I racked my brain for an answer. rack 1 of 2 noun 1 as in bed a place set aside for sleeping the clock struck midnight, signaling that it was time to hit the rack Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bed bunk couch mattress sack pallet sofa crib pad doss hay lair kip futon bedstead hammock studio couch daybed cradle bunk bed cot water bed sofa bed bassinet sleigh bed trundle bed feather bed carry-cot shakedown four-poster Murphy bed 2 as in distress a state of great suffering of body or mind suffering the rack of a sprained ankle, the climber had to make his way back down the mountain to camp felt the rack of regret after losing her temper with her teenagers Synonyms & Similar Words distress pain agony misery torture anguish torment hurt discomfort cross strait(s) woe tribulation travail pang excruciation emergency difficulty affliction crucible trouble sorrow heartbreak trial sadness danger hardship ache stitch pinch heartache unhappiness smarting throe soreness jeopardy twinge asperity rigor joylessness Antonyms & Near Antonyms consolation ease comfort relief security solace alleviation assuagement peace well-being See More rack 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to plague to cause persistent suffering to the young man was racked with guilt over the lie he had told to his parents the country has been racked by years of civil war Synonyms & Similar Words plague torture persecute afflict attack excruciate torment harrow curse bother besiege trouble anguish sting strike ride bedevil beset agonize grate dog hound pursue put out try strain gall pain stress badger overwhelm distress smart disturb hurt assail bug pique molest get annoy crush aggravate nettle peeve hagride prick harry stab worry harass chafe wring agitate martyr discomfort fluster smite perturb victimize discompose rasp rile gripe oppress overpower pester irritate pang upset irk disquiet tyrannize grieve exasperate vex Antonyms & Near Antonyms assist aid help relieve release deliver console content abet comfort quiet soothe reprieve succor solace See More 2 as in to pull to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure she racked her brain trying to remember where she'd put the money the sails of the boat were racked by the storm's winds Synonyms & Similar Words pull damage strain stretch wrench hurt bruise tax batter wound weaken tear impair fray harm lame cripple mangle mutilate Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of rack are afflict, torment, torture, and try. While all these words mean "to inflict on a person something that is hard to bear," rack stresses straining or wrenching. a body racked by pain Although the words afflict and rack have much in common, afflict is a general term and applies to the causing of pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress. ills that afflict the elderly The meanings of torment and rack largely overlap; however, torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance. a horse tormented by flies The words torture and rack can be used in similar contexts, but torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering. tortured by a sense of guilt The words try and rack are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, try suggests imposing something that strains the powers of endurance or of self-control. children often try their parents' patience Phrases Containing rack rack up on the rack rack up on the rack
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