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racking

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • CMU ARPABET: R AE1 K IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of wracking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: business, construction, manufacturing, roofing

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3

noun

Meaning 3

spun yarn used in racking ropes

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: nautical, transport

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4

noun

Meaning 4

The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: beverages, brewing, business, food, lifestyle, manufacturing

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5

verb

Meaning 5

present participle and gerund of rack

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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6

adjective satellite

Meaning 6

causing great physical or mental suffering

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a wrenching pain

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wrenching

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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