rack
An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims.
Framework for holding objects.
Rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton.
A support for displaying various articles.
“the newspapers were arranged on a rack”
A rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately.
The destruction or collapse of something.
“wrack and ruin”
A form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body.
Draw off from the lees.
“rack wine”
Fly in high wind.
Put on a rack and pinion.
“rack a camera”
Seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block.
Stretch to the limits.
“rack one's brains”
Torture on the rack.
Work on a rack.
“rack leather”
Torment emotionally or mentally.
Go at a rack.
Obtain by coercion or intimidation.
Run before a gale.