Definitions For Rack

noun

• A rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
• A form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body
• A support for displaying various articles
• Framework for holding objects
• An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
• The destruction or collapse of something
• Rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

verb

• Torture on the rack
• Seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
• Work on a rack
• Stretch to the limits
• Torment emotionally or mentally
• Draw off from the lees
• Fly in high wind
• Run before a gale
• Go at a rack
• Obtain by coercion or intimidation
• Put on a rack and pinion