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Syllabification: (rack)
Pronunciation: /rak/

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Definition of rack

verb

[with object]
  • draw off (wine, beer, etc.) from the sediment in the barrel:the wine is racked off into large oak casks

Origin:

late 15th century: from Provençal arracar, from raca 'stems and husks of grapes, dregs'

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