Rack
01
a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects
Exempel
The wine bottles rested in a wooden rack.
02
a section of meat, usually from the front ribs of a pig or lamb
Exempel
She seasoned the rack of lamb before cooking.
03
a support or stand for presenting or exhibiting items for sale or display
Exempel
The bakery showcased pastries on a glass rack.
04
a rapid, ambling gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
Exempel
The breed is known for its distinctive rack.
05
an instrument designed to stretch, disjoint, or mutilate victims for torture
Exempel
The rack was an iron frame with ropes for stretching.
06
the collapse or severe deterioration of something
Exempel
Time and weather reduced the monument to a rack.
07
en bunt, en stapel
a thousand dollars, often used to describe stacks of money
SlangExempel
He flashed a rack of cash in the video.
Han visade upp en rack med pengar i videon.
to rack
01
gå i passgång, röra sig med en rytmisk gång
(of a horse) to move with a particular type of smooth, ambling gait characterized by a rhythmic motion
Intransitive
Exempel
His horse was known to rack with impressive speed during the competition.
Hans häst var känd för att rack med imponerande hastighet under tävlingen.
02
vrida, plåga
to stretch, twist, or strain something violently
Transitive: to rack sth
Exempel
The wrestler ’s powerful grip racked his opponent ’s arm, forcing him to tap out.
Brottarens kraftfulla grepp vred motståndarens arm, vilket tvingade honom att ge upp.
03
tänja, tortera på sträckbänken
to torture using a device designed to stretch or elongate the body, causing extreme pain
Transitive: to rack sb
Exempel
The captors threatened to rack the captive unless they revealed their secrets.
Kidnapparna hotade att tortera den fångne på sträckbänken om de inte avslöjade sina hemligheter.
04
binda, säkra
to gather and secure ropes, such as in a tackle system, by tying or binding them together
Transitive: to rack ropes
Exempel
She racked the ropes with precision, making sure they were evenly spaced for the lift.
Hon ordnade repen med precision, såg till att de var jämnt fördelade för lyftet.
05
sprida ut, torka på en ställning
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
Exempel
After rinsing, they racked the paper to remove excess water before pressing it.
Efter sköljning ställde de pappret på ett ställ för att ta bort överskottsvatten innan de pressade det.
06
plåga, tortera
to subject someone to severe physical or emotional pain or suffering
Transitive: to rack sb | to rack sb with a feeling
Exempel
The emotional toll of the betrayal racked his heart with sorrow.
Den emotionella kostnaden för sveket slet hans hjärta i smärta.
07
överföra, sifonera
to draw or siphon off liquid, such as wine or beer, from the sediment or bottom of a barrel
Transitive: to rack a drink
Exempel
Once the wine had settled, they racked it into a clean barrel for aging.
När vinet hade satt sig, överförde de det till en ren tunna för åldring.
08
flyga snabbt, röra sig oregelbundet
to fly or move quickly and erratically in high wind
Intransitive
Exempel
The birds racked through the sky, struggling to maintain control against the fierce wind.
Fåglarna pilade genom skyn och kämpade för att behålla kontrollen mot den vilda vinden.
09
plåga, tortera
to cause someone great suffering through harassment or oppressive actions, such as extortion or undue pressure
Transitive: to rack sb/sth
Exempel
The company was racked by lawsuits, each one threatening to drain its resources.
Företaget plågades av stämningar, var och en hotade att tömma dess resurser.
10
hänga upp, förvara
to put or hang something on a rack, often for storage or display
Transitive: to rack sth
Exempel
The towels were neatly racked in the bathroom, ready for use.
Handdukarna var prydligt upphängda i badrummet, redo att användas.
