Rack

v. torment, torture

n. shelf; frame or pole on which items are hung; trough for animal feed

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Noun
1. framework for holding objects
(hypernym) framework, frame, framing
(hyponym) barbecue, barbeque
2. rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
(hypernym) cut, cut of meat
(hyponym) rack of lamb, crown roast
3. the destruction or collapse of something; "wrack and ruin"
(synonym) wrack
(hypernym) destruction, demolition, wipeout
4. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
(synonym) wheel
(hypernym) instrument of torture
5. a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
(synonym) stand
(hypernym) support
(hyponym) bier
(part-meronym) spit
6. a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
(synonym) single-foot
(hypernym) gait
(derivation) single-foot
Verb
1. go at a rack; "the horses single-footed"
(synonym) single-foot
(hypernym) pace
(derivation) single-foot
2. stretch to the limits; "rack one's brains"
(hypernym) try, strain, stress
3. put on a rack and pinion; "rack a camera"
(hypernym) work, put to work
4. obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
(synonym) extort, squeeze, gouge, wring
(hypernym) overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook
(hyponym) bleed
5. run before a gale
(synonym) scud
(hypernym) sail
(classification) navigation, pilotage, piloting
6. fly in high wind
(hypernym) fly, wing
7. draw off from the lees; "rack wine"
(hypernym) draw, take out
8. torment emotionally or mentally
(synonym) torment, torture, excruciate
(hypernym) pain, anguish, hurt
(derivation) wheel
9. work on a rack; "rack leather"
(hypernym) work, work on, process
(entail) stretch
10. seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
(hypernym) seize, prehend, clutch
11. torture on the rack
(hypernym) torture, excruciate, torment
(derivation) wheel

(a.)
A bar with teeth on its face, or edge, to work with those of a wheel, pinion, or worm, which is to drive it or be driven by it.
  

(a.)
A distaff.
  

(a.)
A frame fitted to a wagon for carrying hay, straw, or grain on the stalk, or other bulky loads.
  

(a.)
A frame on which articles are deposited for keeping or arranged for display; as, a clothes rack; a bottle rack, etc.
  

(a.)
A frame or device of various construction for holding, and preventing the waste of, hay, grain, etc., supplied to beasts.
  

(a.)
A frame or table on which ores are separated or washed.
  

(a.)
A grate on which bacon is laid.
  

(a.)
A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also, a frame to hold shot.
  

(a.)
An engine of torture, consisting of a large frame, upon which the body was gradually stretched until, sometimes, the joints were dislocated; -- formerly used judicially for extorting confessions from criminals or suspected persons.
  

(a.)
An instrument for bending a bow.
  

(a.)
An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something.
  

(a.)
That which is extorted; exaction.
  

(n.)
A fast amble.
  

(n.)
A wreck; destruction.
  

(n.)
Same as Arrack.
  

(n.)
The neck and spine of a fore quarter of veal or mutton.
  

(n.)
Thin, flying, broken clouds, or any portion of floating vapor in the sky.
  

(v. i.)
To fly, as vapor or broken clouds.
  

(v. t.)
To bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc.
  

(v. t.)
To draw off from the lees or sediment, as wine.
  

(v. t.)
To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints.
  

(v. t.)
To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion.
  

(v. t.)
To torment; to torture; to affect with extreme pain or anguish.
  

(v. t.)
To wash on a rack, as metals or ore.
  

(v.)
To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse.
  

A frame upon which one or more units of equipment are mounted. (188 ) Note: DOD racks are always vertical.