rack
Pronunciation: [ræk]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
I put my jacket on the rack by the door when I come home.
Example
There was no rack in the room, so my backpack was lying on the floor.
Example
Where should I hang the clothes on the rack?
Context: "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.
Example
The movie showed how the hero was racked with guilt after making a mistake.
Example
Despite his troubles, he was not racked with doubt about his decision.
Example
Do you ever feel racked by worry before a big test?
Context: "performance"
(verb) to put something on a rack to hold it up, like when you prepare food to cook it or display things neatly.
Example
She racked the dishes neatly in the cabinet after washing them.
Example
He didn't rack the books properly, so they fell off the shelf.
Example
Did you remember to rack the fruits in the kitchen?
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