Racking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Racking is a noun meaning (nautical) spun yarn used in racking ropes.
Meaning
(nautical) spun yarn used in racking ropes.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of rack
- (roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
- (brewing) The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
Example Sentences
It was a racking experience, and he did not repeat it. The muscular cramps which are characteristic of the complaint were tying the sufferer into knots, and he was biting his lips to shut down the screams which might have relieved his agony at the expense of his manhood.
Word Forms
- rackings
Synonyms for racking
Depending on context, synonyms include painful, wrenching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wrenching, painful, raftering, rake, roofage, rafter.
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