Czech Meaning of rack

regál

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Definitions and Meaning of rack in English

Wordnet

rack (n)

framework for holding objects

rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

the destruction or collapse of something

an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

a support for displaying various articles

a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body

a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately

Wordnet

rack (v)

go at a rack

stretch to the limits

put on a rack and pinion

obtain by coercion or intimidation

run before a gale

fly in high wind

draw off from the lees

torment emotionally or mentally

work on a rack

seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

torture on the rack

Webster

rack (n.)

Same as Arrack.

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

A wreck; destruction.

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

A fast amble.

Webster

rack (v. i.)

To fly, as vapor or broken clouds.

Webster

rack (v.)

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

Webster

rack (v. t.)

To draw off from the lees or sediment, as wine.

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.

To torment; to torture; to affect with extreme pain or anguish.

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

To wash on a rack, as metals or ore.

To bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc.

Webster

rack (a.)

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

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.

An instrument for bending a bow.

A grate on which bacon is laid.

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

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

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 frame or table on which ores are separated or washed.

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

A distaff.

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.

That which is extorted; exaction.

FAQs About the word rack

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