racks

1. n framework for holding objects n rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton n the destruction or collapse of something n an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims n a support for displaying various articles n a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body n a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately v go at a rack v stretch to the limits v put on a rack and pinion v obtain by coercion or intimidation v run before a gale v fly in high wind v draw off from the lees v torment emotionally or mentally v work on a rack v seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block v torture on the rack Source: ecdict

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