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rack
/ɹæk/
noun
A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.
Similar: luggage rack
A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
verb
To place in or hang on a rack.
To torture (someone) on the rack.
To cause (someone) to suffer pain.
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