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rack

/ɹæk/
noun
  1. A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

  2. Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

    Similar: luggage rack

  3. A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

Synonymsluggage rack, rack block
verb
  1. To place in or hang on a rack.

  2. To torture (someone) on the rack.

  3. To cause (someone) to suffer pain.

Synonymsrack up, shear

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