wracking

Noun

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Verb

wracking 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.

wracking verb

1. To stretch a person's joints.

wracking verb

1. To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir
2. To fly, as vapour or broken clouds

wracking verb

1. To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

wracking verb

1. (of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace.

wracking verb

1. To execute vengeance; avenge.
2. To worry; tease; torment.

wracking verb

1. To wreck, especially a ship (usually in passive).