Rack: meaning, definitions and examples

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rack

[ ræk ]

^{Context #1}

storage

A framework or stand in or on which to hold, hang, or display various articles: a plate rack.

Synonyms

holder, shelf, stand

Examples of usage

The kitchen had a rack for all the pots and pans.
She placed the books on the rack by the door.

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strain

To strain in mental effort: He racked his brain to solve the puzzle.

Synonyms

exert, push, struggle

Examples of usage

She racked her brains trying to remember where she left her keys.
He racked his brain to come up with a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "rack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prateleira

estante
suporte

🇮🇳 रैक

🇩🇪 Regal

Gestell
Ständer

🇮🇩 rak

🇺🇦 полиця

стелаж
підставка

🇵🇱 półka

regał
stojak

🇯🇵 棚 (たな)

ラック (rakku)
置き場 (おきば)

🇫🇷 étagère

🇪🇸 estante

soporte
anaquel

🇹🇷 raf

🇰🇷 선반

랙 (laek)
받침대

🇸🇦 رف

حامل
منصة

🇨🇿 regál

police
stojan

🇸🇰 polica

regál
stojan

🇨🇳 架子 (jiàzi)

🇸🇮 polica

regál
stojalo

🇮🇸 hilla

🇰🇿 сөре

🇬🇪 თარო

🇦🇿 rəf

🇲🇽 estante

soporte
anaquel

Word origin

The word 'rack' originated from Middle Dutch 'rac', meaning a framework or support. The term has evolved over time to refer to various objects used for holding or displaying items. In the 16th century, 'rack' was also used to describe a medieval torture device. The verb form of 'rack' emerged in the 14th century, meaning to cause extreme physical or mental pain. Over the years, the word has maintained its dual usage in both physical and mental contexts.