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.”
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.”
A place or piece of furniture used for sleep
“As for me, I think it's time to hit the rack for the night.”
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
A long trough from which horses or cattle feed
A circular hoop through which players try to throw the ball in basketball
A frame on which laundry is hung to dry
A rack attached to a car or other vehicle, used to hold luggage or similar items
A bin filled with products of a particular type, often at a discount
A perforated rack on which washed dishes, etc.
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
A person's residence or home
A woman's chest or breasts
A short sleep, especially during the day
A branching and bony structure, typically on the head of an animal
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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