framework for holding objects

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

the destruction or collapse of something

an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

a support for displaying various articles

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

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

go at a rack

stretch to the limits

put on a rack and pinion

obtain by coercion or intimidation

run before a gale

fly in high wind

draw off from the lees

torment emotionally or mentally

work on a rack

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

torture on the rack

a wheel gear (the pinion) meshes with a toothed rack; converts rotary to reciprocating motion (and vice versa)

a roast of the rib section of lamb

railway for steep mountains; a cogwheel on the locomotive engages cogs on a center rail to provide traction

an extortionate rent

gain points in a game

place in a rack

defeat thoroughly

supply a rack with feed for (horses or other animals)

an attendant who puts pool or billiard balls into a rack

a loud and disturbing noise

an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit

the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience

a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games

celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

make loud and annoying noises

hit (a ball) with a racket

club for players of racket sports

someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)

carry on illegal business activities involving crime

law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions

engaging in a racket

the auditory effect characterized by loud and constant noise

uncontrollably noisy

causing great physical or mental suffering