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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
Slang
Exempel
He flashed a rack of cash in the video.
Han visade upp en rack med pengar i videon.
to rack
01
gÄ i passgÄng, röra sig med en rytmisk gÄng
(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 hÀst var kÀnd för att rack med imponerande hastighet under tÀvlingen.
02
vrida, plÄga
to stretch, twist, or strain something violently
Transitive: to rack sth
Exempel
The wrestler âs powerful grip racked his opponent âs arm, forcing him to tap out.
Brottarens kraftfulla grepp vred motstÄndarens arm, vilket tvingade honom att ge upp.
03
tÀnja, tortera pÄ strÀckbÀnken
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 fÄngne pÄ strÀckbÀnken om de inte avslöjade sina hemligheter.
04
binda, sÀkra
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, sÄg till att de var jÀmnt fördelade för lyftet.
05
sprida ut, torka pÄ en stÀllning
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 stÀllde de pappret pÄ ett stÀll för att ta bort överskottsvatten innan de pressade det.
06
plÄga, 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 hjÀrta i smÀrta.
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.
NÀr vinet hade satt sig, överförde de det till en ren tunna för Äldring.
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.
FÄglarna pilade genom skyn och kÀmpade för att behÄlla kontrollen mot den vilda vinden.
09
plÄga, 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 plÄgades av stÀmningar, var och en hotade att tömma dess resurser.
10
hÀnga 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 upphÀngda i badrummet, redo att anvÀndas.
