WRACK Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word wrack. (close relations)
Definition of WRACK
Best Alternative Words for WRACK
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| shear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves • a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it verb • cut with shears • shear the wool from • cut or cut through with shears • become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain | ||||||||
| rack up | verbv | |||||||
verb • gain points in a game • place in a rack • defeat thoroughly • supply a rack with feed for (horses or other animals) | ||||||||
| rack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton • the destruction or collapse of something • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body • a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately verb • go at a rack • stretch to the limits • put on a rack and pinion • obtain by coercion or intimidation • run before a gale • fly in high wind • draw off from the lees • torment emotionally or mentally • work on a rack • seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block • place in a rack • torture on the rack | ||||||||
| wreck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation • an accident that destroys a ship at sea • a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles) • a ship that has been destroyed at sea verb • smash or break forcefully | ||||||||
| sea wrack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • submerged marine plant with very long narrow leaves found in abundance along North Atlantic coasts • growth of marine vegetation especially of the large forms such as rockweeds and kelp | ||||||||
