rack

/ræk/

Definitions

1. noun

a frame or structure for holding something, especially tools, equipment, or goods

“She hung her bike on the wall rack in the garage.”

2. verb

to put something on a rack or in a rack-like structure

“Rack the dishes and put them in the dishwasher.”

3. verb

to defeat or humiliate someone, often in a sport or game

“The team racking up points against their opponents in the finals.”

4. verb

to make something uneven or unstable, often figuratively

“The new tax law racking up expenses for small businesses.”

5. noun

a row or tier of something, especially a row of cells or a tier of seats

“The rack of seats in the movie theater was almost empty.”

Synonyms

  • frame
  • stand

Antonyms

  • level
  • stable