rack
Aussprache: [ræk]
Wort
Kontext: „storage“
(noun) a type of furniture used to hold or support things, like books, clothes, or tools. You might see a rack in a closet or a gym to keep things organized.
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I put my jacket on the rack by the door when I come home.
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There was no rack in the room, so my backpack was lying on the floor.
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Where should I hang the clothes on the rack?
Kontext: „torture“
(verb) to stretch or pull something or someone in a painful way. This could be used to describe hurting someone or making them feel very uncomfortable.
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The movie showed how the hero was racked with guilt after making a mistake.
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Despite his troubles, he was not racked with doubt about his decision.
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Do you ever feel racked by worry before a big test?
Kontext: „performance“
(verb) to put something on a rack to hold it up, like when you prepare food to cook it or display things neatly.
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She racked the dishes neatly in the cabinet after washing them.
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He didn't rack the books properly, so they fell off the shelf.
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Did you remember to rack the fruits in the kitchen?
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