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rack

/ɹæk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A frame or structure on which articles are displayed or stored, especially in a museum or library.

    - "The museum displayed the ancient artifacts on racks."
    - "The library had racks of books for visitors to browse."
  • verb

    To put (someone) in a position of great strain or distress.

    - "The boss racked his nerves by constantly criticizing his employees."
    - "The bully racked the new student by stealing his lunch money."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

luggage rack , rack block , rack up , shear
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rack
hack , whack , pack
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. rack () : to shake violently

  2. rack () : a type of vehicle

Variants
List of all variants of rack that leads to same result
on the rack , rack , rackful , rackfuls , racks , wrack , racked , racker , rackers , racking , rackingly , rack railway , rack railways
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hraecan, hreogan; akin to rack out, drive out, and probably also to rock.

Trivia
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  1. The rack was used as a method of execution during the Middle Ages.

  2. The term 'rack up' means to accumulate or gain something, often in a large quantity.

Related Concepts
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  1. torture: The rack is a tool used for inflicting severe pain and punishment.

Culture
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In literature, the rack is often used as a symbol of torture and suffering. It has also been used metaphorically to describe a difficult situation or a great strain.

How to Memorize "rack"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wooden frame with shelves or rods for holding objects.
    - Visualize the rack used in a museum or library to display items.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rack' with a display case or a frame.
    - Think of a rack as a structure used to hold things in place.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'rack' is a structure used for displaying or storing things.
    - Use the acronym 'RacksAreCool' to help remember the definition.

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