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Rack: meaning, definitions and examples

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rack

 

[ rรฆk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prateleira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pรณล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃš (ใŸใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtagรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท raf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋ฐ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ regรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžถๅญ (jiร zi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™f

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estante

Etymology

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.

See also: racket.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,715 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.