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Plural for a rack, base, or piece of furniture for holding, supporting, or displaying something
“You can store your stuff in the corner and hang your coat on the rack near the door.”
Plural for a series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
“Today, the rack is full of magazines on every fitness subject and activity.”
Plural for a place or piece of furniture used for sleep
“As for me, I think it's time to hit the rack for the night.”
Plural for severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Plural for a long trough from which horses or cattle feed
Plural for a circular hoop through which players try to throw the ball in basketball
Plural for a frame on which laundry is hung to dry
Plural for a rack attached to a car or other vehicle, used to hold luggage or similar items
Plural for a bin filled with products of a particular type, often at a discount
Plural for a perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc.
Plural for a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
Plural for a person's residence or home
Plural for a woman's chest or breasts
Plural for a short sleep, especially during the day
Plural for a branching and bony structure, typically on the head of an animal
Plural for a rotating device holding cartridges, cassettes, or containers
To cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to
“The hard necessities of life had left him little time or inclination to rack himself with spiritual doubts.”
To exert pressure or strain on
“I rack my brains trying to remember what happened the afternoon before.”
To place or store (in or on a rack)
“Sarah would always rack her shoes neatly beneath her dresses.”
To injure or hurt by twisting a body part
To move or progress with great haste
To obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
To put to death by crucifixion
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