Definition of rack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storageframework for holding objects
- She placed the dishes on the kitchen rack..
2.
foodrib section of a lamb or other meat
- He cooked a rack of lamb for dinner..
3.
billiardsTECH. triangle for aligning billiard ballsTECH.
- He set up the rack for the next game.
4.
animalsset of antlers on an animal
- The deer had an impressive rack.
5.
torture deviceinstrument of torture
- The medieval rack was used to extract confessions..
6.
- He made a comment about her rack.
7.
mechanical partTECH. toothed bar engaging with a gearTECH.
- The rack and pinion system steers the car..
8.
climbing gearTECH. climber's set of equipmentTECH.
- He checked his rack before the climb.
9.
nauticalDated US bunk or bed on a shipDated US
- He slept in his rack on the submarine.
Verb
1.
shelfplace on a frame for storage
- She racked the dishes after washing them.
2.
effortUS stretch or strain to the utmostUS
- She racked her brain trying to remember the details..
3.
painUS cause extreme physical or mental painUS
- The torture racked his body and mind..
4.
billiardsTECH. arrange billiard balls in a triangular rackTECH.
- He racked the balls before the game started.
5.
firearmsTECH. US load a round into firing positionTECH. US
- He racked the shotgun before aiming.
6.
brewingDated clarify beer or wine by siphoningDated
- They racked the wine to remove sediment.
Images of rack
framework for holding objects 
rib section of a lamb or other meat 
triangle for aligning billiard balls 
set of antlers on an animal 
toothed bar engaging with a gear 
climber's set of equipment
Expressions with rack
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gain many items, results or successes over time
She racked up three awards in one year.
time spent sleeping or resting
After a long day, he needed some rack time.
search persistently for something or someone
They racked down the missing documents all night.
struggle to think hard or remember something
She had to rack her brain to solve the puzzle.
think hard to remember something
She racked her brains to recall his name.
undergoing extreme stress or pressure
She felt on the rack with all the deadlines approaching.
try very hard to remember or think of something
I racked my brain for her name but drew a blank.
think very hard to remember something
We racked our brains for his name, but it wouldn't come.
structure for holding parked bicycles securely
The school installed a new bicycle parking rack.
stationary structure for parking bicycles
He locked his bike at the bicycle rack.
structure for holding bicycles securely in place
The school installed a new bike parking rack.
structure for holding bicycles securely
The park installed a new bike rack for visitors.
furniture piece with horizontal rungs for hanging clothes
She placed her wet coat on the clothes rack.
stand or fixture for hanging coats
She hung her winter coat on the coat rack by the door.
rack for drying washed dishes
Place the plates on the dish rack to dry.
structure for displaying dresses in stores
The boutique had a beautiful dress rack by the entrance.
furniture for hanging hats and coats
She placed her coat on the hat rack.
shelf above seats in trains or buses for luggage
He placed his bag on the luggage rack above.
stand or holder for storing magazines
She placed her favorite journals on the magazine rack in the living room..
rack for holding plates to dry after washing
She placed the dishes on the plate rack to dry.
frame attached to the roof of a vehicle for carrying luggage
They secured the suitcases to the roof rack before starting their road trip..
shelf or stand for organizing shoes
The shoe rack by the door is full..
rack for storing spice jars or loose spices
She organized her kitchen with a new spice rack.
framework with shelves or bars used to keep stored things organized
We bought a new storage rack to organize the cleaning supplies.
Origin of rack
Middle Dutch, rak (straight, upright)
Terms with rack included in their meaning
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parking spot
rack for storing multiple bicycles
household
rack or line for air drying clothes
entryway rack
furniture for hanging hats and coats
travel
rack for holding luggage on a vehicle
music
rack or stand for holding sheet music
furniture
rack for holding books
kitchen
stand or rack designed to support dishes or display plates upright
bicycle rack
structure on a bicycle for carrying items
transportation
rack attached to a vehicle for carrying bicycles
rack
bar in a bathroom for hanging or drying towels
bicycle
rack on a bicycle for carrying bags
equipment
box or rack fixed to a vehicle to hold luggage or goods
computing hardware
server in a rack slot designed to save physical space
furniture
rack for drying towels
cattle feeding
rack for cattle to feed at
fitness
step back to the rack during weightlifting
furniture
rack shaped like an A used to hold objects
mechanical
small driving gear that meshes with a larger gear or rack
fishing
rack for storing fishing rods
dish rack
rack for drying dishes after washing
boat storage
rack system for storing boats out of water
storage rack
rack or pallet holding goods off the floor
acr: Top of Rack
network switch placed at the top of a server rack
transportation
rack on a vehicle for transporting bicycles
Examples of rack in a sentence
The rack was full of old magazines. The chef prepared a rack of ribs. We ordered a rack of pork. She placed the balls in the rack before breaking. The rack was perfectly aligned for the next shot. Hunters admired the elk's massive rack.
The moose displayed its rack proudly in the forest. The rack was a feared torture device in history. Prisoners dreaded the sight of the rack. They joked about her impressive rack. He couldn't stop staring at her rack. The engineer examined the damaged rack. A broken rack can cause steering issues. Her rack was neatly organized with all the necessary gear. He forgot to include a cam in his rack for the climb. The sailor returned to his rack after the night shift. Each crew member has a designated rack on the ship. He racked the pool cues after the game. The librarian racked the returned books efficiently. He racked his body to lift the heavy weights. The project racked their resources to the limit. Guilt racked her conscience. The disease racked his frail body. Please rack the balls for the next break. She racked them tightly before the tournament match. She quickly racked the rifle during the drill. The soldier racked his weapon in preparation for the mission. The brewer racked the ale into clean barrels. After fermentation, they racked the cider carefully.
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- French:étagère, ranger, ...
- German:Gestell, lagern, ...
- Italian:scaffale, riporre, ...
- Spanish:rejilla, colocar, ...
- Portuguese:prateleira, colocar, ...
- Chinese:架子, 放在架子上, ...
- Japanese:ラック, ラックに置く, ...
- Arabic:رَفّ, وَضَعَ عَلَى رَفّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַתְלֶה, לְהַנִּיחַ עַל מַתְלֶה, ...
- Russian:стеллаж, ставить, ...
- Ukrainian:стелаж, ставити, ...
- Hindi:रैक, सजाना, ...
Definition of RACK - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- RACK ensures all parties agree to the activities.
- They discussed boundaries before engaging in RACK.
- Workshops on RACK emphasize communication and consent.
Origin of RACK
Middle English rakken (to stretch out)
View all translations of RACK
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- French:pratiques kink consensuelles avec conscience des risques, ...
- German:RACK, ...
- Italian:RACK, ...
- Spanish:kink consensuado consciente del riesgo, ...
- Portuguese:RACK, ...
- Chinese:风险知情且双方同意的癖好活动, ...
- Japanese:リスク認識合意嗜好, ...
- Arabic:ممارسات واعية بالمخاطر وبموافقة الجميع, ...
- Hebrew:קִינְק בְּהַסְכָּמָה מִתּוֹךְ מוּדָעוּת לְסִיכּוּן, ...
- Russian:БРСК, ...
- Ukrainian:RACK, ...
- Hindi:जोखिम-सचेत सहमति-आधारित किंक, ...
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