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Racks
/ɹæks/
A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
📖 Definitions of "Racks"
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.
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.
verb
- 1
To stretch a person's joints.
verb
- 1
To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir
- 2
To fly, as vapour or broken clouds
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