Rack Definition
rack
noun
- framework for holding objects
- rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
- the destruction or collapse of something; "wrack and ruin"
- an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
- a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
- 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; "the horses single-footed"
- stretch to the limits; "rack one's brains"
- put on a rack and pinion; "rack a camera"
- obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
- run before a gale
- fly in high wind
- draw off from the lees; "rack wine"
- torment emotionally or mentally
- work on a rack; "rack leather"
- seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
- torture on the rack
"Rack" in song lyrics
See how rack is used in real songs:
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"To just try it, buy it, take it off the rack"
The 49ers — Music -
"Jet-setting on spec with a dead yeti on the roof rack"
Aesop Rock — Bring Back Pluto -
"Browsin through the stack, pull a rhyme off the rack"
Antoinette — Hit 'Em With This
Words that rhyme with rack
Usage tips for "rack"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rack" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rack to find words that pair well.