rack

Definition

  • n. framework for holding objects
  • n. rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
  • n. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
  • n. a support for displaying various articles

Word forms

Past participle
racked
Past tense
racked
Present participle
racking
Third person singular
racks

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The luggage rack on the train was full of bags.

  2. vt.

    The coach racked the player with intense training sessions.

  3. vi.

    The clouds racked in the sky as the storm approached.

  4. n.

    The server rack in the data center holds many computers.