racks

/ɹæks/ · noun

Meaning

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.
A bunk.
(by extension) Sleep.
To place in or hang on a rack.
To torture (someone) on the rack.
To cause (someone) to suffer pain.
To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.
To put the balls into the triangular rack and set them in place on the table.
To strike a male in the testicles.
To stretch a person's joints.
To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir
To fly, as vapour or broken clouds
To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
A fast amble.
(of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace.
A wreck; destruction.
A young rabbit, or its skin.

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