rack
/ˈrak/
noun
a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed
an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched
a cause of anguish or pain
verb
to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin
to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack
to stretch or strain violently
afflict try torment torture rack mean to inflict on a person something that is hard to bear. afflict is a general term and applies to the causing of pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress. try suggests imposing something that strains the powers of endurance or of self-control.
noun
the rib section of a lamb's forequarters used for chops or as a roast
the neck and spine of a forequarter of veal, pork, or especially mutton