Definition of "Rack" :

noun: a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately

noun: a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body

noun: a support for displaying various articles

"The newspapers were arranged on a rack."

noun: framework for holding objects

noun: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

noun: the destruction or collapse of something

"Wrack and ruin."

noun: rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

verb: torture on the rack

verb: seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

verb: work on a rack

"Rack leather."

verb: stretch to the limits

"Rack one's brains."

verb: torment emotionally or mentally

verb: draw off from the lees

"Rack wine."

verb: fly in high wind

verb: run before a gale

verb: go at a rack

verb: obtain by coercion or intimidation

verb: put on a rack and pinion

"Rack a camera."