Meaning & Definition of word "Racking"

Racking

/ˈrækɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. a framework for holding or displaying items, commonly used in storage or organization.
    • Example: The wine cellar was filled with wooden racking to keep the bottles organized.

verb:

  • 1. causing severe physical or mental pain or distress.
    • Example: The racking cough kept him up all night.
  • 2. to cause to suffer great pain or anguish.
    • Example: She was racked with guilt after the accident.
  • 3. to impair or weaken by fatigue or strain.
    • Example: The racking fatigue from the long journey made her feel ill.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'rack', originating from Middle English 'rakke'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

racking one's brain:

To think very hard about something.

racking up:

To accumulate or increase something, like scores or debts.

Related Words

rack:

A framework for holding objects.

torture:

The act of inflicting severe pain.

Slang Meanings of racking

Meaning: To suffer greatly or be in distress.

Example Sentence: He's been racking ever since he heard the news.

Meaning: To work hard or give intense effort.

Example Sentence: She's been racking on that project all week.