Rack

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NOUN

framework for holding objects

rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

the destruction or collapse of something

an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

a support for displaying various articles

a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body

a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately

VERB

go at a rack

stretch to the limits

put on a rack and pinion

obtain by coercion or intimidation

run before a gale

fly in high wind

draw off from the lees

torment emotionally or mentally

work on a rack

seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

torture on the rack

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