rack

/ˈrak/

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch rec framework; akin to Old English reccan to stretch, Greek oregein

noun

  1. a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed

  2. an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched

  3. a cause of anguish or pain

verb

  1. to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin

  2. to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack

  3. 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

  1. the rib section of a lamb's forequarters used for chops or as a roast

  2. the neck and spine of a forequarter of veal, pork, or especially mutton