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racking
English
Noun
racking (countable and uncountable, plural rackings)
- (roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
- (nautical) spun yarn used in racking ropes
- (brewing) The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
Synonyms
- (roofing): straight-up method
Translations
Verb
racking
- present participle of rack
Adjective
racking (comparative more racking, superlative most racking)
- Alternative spelling of wracking
See also
Anagrams
- arcking, carking, craking
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torturous
English
Etymology
torture +? -ous
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?t??t?????s/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?t??t?????s/
- Hyphenation: tor?tur?ous
Adjective
torturous (comparative more torturous, superlative most torturous)
- Of or pertaining to torture.
- Painful, excruciating, torturing.
Usage notes
- Sometimes confused with tortuous.
Synonyms
- tormentous
Translations
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