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Racks

/ɹæks/

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

📖 Definitions of "Racks"

noun
  1. 1

    A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

  2. 2

    Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

  3. 3

    A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

  4. 4

    A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.

verb
  1. 1

    To place in or hang on a rack.

  2. 2

    To torture (someone) on the rack.

  3. 3

    To cause (someone) to suffer pain.

  4. 4

    To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.

verb
  1. 1

    To stretch a person's joints.

verb
  1. 1

    To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir

  2. 2

    To fly, as vapour or broken clouds

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