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Rack
01
rastrelliera
a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects
Esempi
The kitchen spices were arranged on a rotating rack.
02
costolette
a section of meat, usually from the front ribs of a pig or lamb
Esempi
A rack of pork was marinated overnight.
03
a support or stand for presenting or exhibiting items for sale or display
Esempi
Shoes were lined up neatly on the display rack.
04
a rapid, ambling gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
Esempi
The horse maintained a steady rack for several miles.
05
an instrument designed to stretch, disjoint, or mutilate victims for torture
Esempi
The museum 's exhibit included a replica of the rack.
06
the collapse or severe deterioration of something
Esempi
The ship was battered to a rack in the storm.
07
un sacco, un pacchetto
a thousand dollars, often used to describe stacks of money
SlangEsempi
Winning that tournament earned her a couple of racks.
Vincere quel torneo le ha fruttato un paio di rack.
to rack
01
amblare, muoversi con un'andatura ambiante
(of a horse) to move with a particular type of smooth, ambling gait characterized by a rhythmic motion
Intransitive
Esempi
As they approached the finish line, the horse began to rack, maintaining its pace.
Mentre si avvicinavano al traguardo, il cavallo iniziò a rack, mantenendo il suo ritmo.
02
torcere, straziare
to stretch, twist, or strain something violently
Transitive: to rack sth
Esempi
The intense workout racked his muscles, leaving him sore for days.
L'allenamento intenso ha sforzato i suoi muscoli, lasciandolo indolenzito per giorni.
03
stirare, torturare sulla graticola
to torture using a device designed to stretch or elongate the body, causing extreme pain
Transitive: to rack sb
Esempi
Historical accounts describe how prisoners were racked during interrogations in medieval dungeons.
I resoconti storici descrivono come i prigionieri venissero stirati durante gli interrogatori nelle segrete medievali.
04
legare, fissare
to gather and secure ropes, such as in a tackle system, by tying or binding them together
Transitive: to rack ropes
Esempi
Before setting sail, they racked the ropes on the deck to keep the ship in order.
Prima di salpare, hanno sistemato le corde sul ponte per mantenere la nave in ordine.
05
stendere, asciugare su una stenditura
to treat or process material, such as cloth or other items, by placing it on a rack for handling, drying, or further treatment
Transitive: to rack material
Esempi
The laundry was racked to dry under the sunlight in the open air.
Il bucato era steso per asciugare all'aria aperta sotto la luce del sole.
06
tormentare, torturare
to subject someone to severe physical or emotional pain or suffering
Transitive: to rack sb | to rack sb with a feeling
Esempi
The loss of his family in the accident racked him with grief for years.
La perdita della sua famiglia nell'incidente lo tormentò di dolore per anni.
07
travasare, sifonare
to draw or siphon off liquid, such as wine or beer, from the sediment or bottom of a barrel
Transitive: to rack a drink
Esempi
After a few weeks of fermentation, it was time to rack the cider into fresh containers.
Dopo alcune settimane di fermentazione, era il momento di travasare il sidro in contenitori nuovi.
08
sfrecciare, muoversi erraticamente
to fly or move quickly and erratically in high wind
Intransitive
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The storm clouds racked rapidly, darkening the horizon as it approached.
Le nuvole temporalesche svolazzavano rapidamente, oscurando l'orizzonte mentre si avvicinavano.
09
tormentare, torturare
to cause someone great suffering through harassment or oppressive actions, such as extortion or undue pressure
Transitive: to rack sb/sth
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The poor family was racked by debt, struggling under the weight of oppressive loans.
La povera famiglia era tormentata dai debiti, lottando sotto il peso di prestiti oppressivi.
10
appendere, riporre
to put or hang something on a rack, often for storage or display
Transitive: to rack sth
Esempi
She racked the books on the shelf in alphabetical order for easy access.
Ha riposto i libri sullo scaffale in ordine alfabetico per un facile accesso.
