RACK


Meaning of RACK in English

I . n.

1.

Torture, torment, anguish, agony, pang, extreme pain.

2.

Crib, manger.

3.

Neck ( of mutton ), crag.

4.

Mist, vapor, flying cloud, moisture, dampness.

5.

( Naut. ) Fairleader.

6.

Stand, frame.

7.

Ar~, spirituous liquor.

II . v. a.

1.

Torture, torment, distress, agonize, excruciate, pain extremely.

2.

Stretch, strain, force, wrest.

3.

Draw off ( from sediment ).

4.

Harass ( by exaction ), exhaust.

5.

Heighten, exaggerate.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.