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[syn: racking, wrenching]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Rack \Rack\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Racked (r[a^]kt); p. pr. &
vb. n. Racking.] [See Rack that which stretches, or
Rock, v.]
To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the
body; to pace; -- said of a horse. --Fuller.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Racking \Rack"ing\, n. (Naut.)
Spun yarn used in racking ropes.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
racking
adj 1: causing great physical or mental suffering; "a wrenching
pain" [syn: racking, wrenching]