racks

英文释义

n framework for holding objects
n rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
n the destruction or collapse of something
n an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
n a support for displaying various articles
n a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body
n a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
v go at a rack
v stretch to the limits
v put on a rack and pinion
v obtain by coercion or intimidation
v run before a gale
v fly in high wind
v draw off from the lees
v torment emotionally or mentally
v work on a rack
v seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
v torture on the rack