rack

rack · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A framework or stand for holding, storing, or displaying items.

  2. 2.

    A cut of meat, especially ribs, from an animal.

  3. 3.

    (historical) An instrument of torture that stretched the victim's body.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To cause great physical or mental pain to.

Forms

plural: racks

Related words

See also: frame, shelf, torture
Synonyms: frame, shelf, stand

Etymology

From Middle Dutch rec or Middle Low German rek (framework), related to recken (to stretch).