Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Rack.
How to pronounce rack:
US
Rack - as a noun
Rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutcut of meatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wheelA support for displaying ot holding various articles
Example: "The newspapers were arranged on a rack"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
standHypernyms (Closely Related)
supportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
single-footRack - as a verb
Stretch to the limits
Example: "Rack one's brains"
Put on a rack and pinion
Example: "Rack a camera"
Obtain by coercion or intimidation
Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extortgougesqueezewringHypernyms (Closely Related)
fleecegazumphookoverchargepluckplumerobsoaksurchargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fly in high wind
Draw off from the lees
Example: "Rack wine"
Work on a rack
Example: "Rack leather"
Seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
Torture on the rack
Example Sentences
"He put the books back on the book rack."
"There is a clothes rack in the laundry room."
"She hung her coat on the rack near the door."
"The bike rack outside the building is always full."
"The wine rack in the cellar holds 50 bottles."
Word Game Points
Is RACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rack is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rack is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rack is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
