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Rack
01
a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects
Exemplos
The kitchen spices were arranged on a rotating rack.
02
a section of meat, usually from the front ribs of a pig or lamb
Exemplos
A rack of pork was marinated overnight.
03
a support or stand for presenting or exhibiting items for sale or display
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The horse maintained a steady rack for several miles.
05
an instrument designed to stretch, disjoint, or mutilate victims for torture
Exemplos
The museum 's exhibit included a replica of the rack.
06
the collapse or severe deterioration of something
Exemplos
The ship was battered to a rack in the storm.
07
um maço, um pacote
a thousand dollars, often used to describe stacks of money
SlangExemplos
Winning that tournament earned her a couple of racks.
Ganhar aquele torneio lhe rendeu alguns racks.
to rack
01
andar a passo de amble, mover-se com um andamento ritmado
(of a horse) to move with a particular type of smooth, ambling gait characterized by a rhythmic motion
Intransitive
Exemplos
As they approached the finish line, the horse began to rack, maintaining its pace.
À medida que se aproximavam da linha de chegada, o cavalo começou a rack, mantendo seu ritmo.
02
torcer, torturar
to stretch, twist, or strain something violently
Transitive: to rack sth
Exemplos
She racked her back while lifting the heavy box, feeling a sharp pain immediately.
Ela torceu as costas ao levantar a caixa pesada, sentindo uma dor aguda imediatamente.
03
esticar, torturar no cavalete
to torture using a device designed to stretch or elongate the body, causing extreme pain
Transitive: to rack sb
Exemplos
The captors threatened to rack the captive unless they revealed their secrets.
Os captores ameaçaram torturar no potro o cativo a menos que ele revelasse seus segredos.
04
amarrar, segurar
to gather and secure ropes, such as in a tackle system, by tying or binding them together
Transitive: to rack ropes
Exemplos
Before setting sail, they racked the ropes on the deck to keep the ship in order.
Antes de zarpar, eles arrumaram as cordas no convés para manter o navio em ordem.
05
estender, secar em um varal
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
Exemplos
The laundry was racked to dry under the sunlight in the open air.
A roupa foi estendida para secar ao ar livre sob a luz do sol.
06
atormentar, torturar
to subject someone to severe physical or emotional pain or suffering
Transitive: to rack sb | to rack sb with a feeling
Exemplos
The loss of his family in the accident racked him with grief for years.
A perda de sua família no acidente o atormentou de tristeza por anos.
07
transferir, sifonar
to draw or siphon off liquid, such as wine or beer, from the sediment or bottom of a barrel
Transitive: to rack a drink
Exemplos
After a few weeks of fermentation, it was time to rack the cider into fresh containers.
Após algumas semanas de fermentação, era hora de transferir a sidra para recipientes novos.
08
voar rapidamente, mover-se erraticamente
to fly or move quickly and erratically in high wind
Intransitive
Exemplos
The storm clouds racked rapidly, darkening the horizon as it approached.
As nuvens de tempestade voavam rapidamente, escurecendo o horizonte à medida que se aproximavam.
09
atormentar, torturar
to cause someone great suffering through harassment or oppressive actions, such as extortion or undue pressure
Transitive: to rack sb/sth
Exemplos
The villagers were racked as the bandits demanded more and more from them each week.
Os aldeões eram atormentados enquanto os bandidos exigiam cada vez mais deles a cada semana.
10
pendurar, guardar
to put or hang something on a rack, often for storage or display
Transitive: to rack sth
Exemplos
She racked the books on the shelf in alphabetical order for easy access.
Ela arrumou os livros na prateleira em ordem alfabética para fácil acesso.
