rack

noun

1. framework for holding objects

Definition categories: man–made, frame, framework

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

Definition categories: food, cut

3. the destruction or collapse of something

- wrack and ruin

Similar word(s): wrack

Definition categories: event, demolition, destruction, wipeout

4. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

Similar word(s): wheel

Definition categories: man–made

5. a support for displaying various articles

- the newspapers were arranged on a rack

Similar word(s): stand

Definition categories: man–made, support

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

Definition categories: act, torture, torturing

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

Definition categories: act, gait

verb

1. go at a rack

Definition categories: motion, pace

2. stretch to the limits

- rack one's brains

Definition categories: emotion, strain, stress, try

3. put on a rack and pinion

- rack a camera

Definition categories: social, work

4. obtain by coercion or intimidation

Similar word(s): extort, gouge, squeeze, wring

Definition categories: possession, fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge

5. run before a gale

Similar word(s): scud

Definition categories: motion, sail

6. fly in high wind

Definition categories: motion, fly, wing

7. draw off from the lees

- rack wine

Definition categories: motion, draw

8. torment emotionally or mentally

Similar word(s): excruciate, torment, torture

Definition categories: emotion, anguish, hurt, pain

9. work on a rack

- rack leather

Definition categories: creation, process, work

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

Definition categories: contact, clutch, prehend, seize

11. torture on the rack

Definition categories: body, excruciate, torment, torture