Alternative form of coon eyes

(US, politics, derogatory) Preferential treatment of minorities in source selection for government contracts.

plural of racking bend

a type of bend knot used to join the ends of two lines or ropes of very different thicknesses. The finer cord is woven between the two stands of a bight or loop of the thicker rope, and pulled tight after each pass. Racking like this forms the basis for many other bends and knots.

plural of rack-renter

One who is subjected to paying rack rent. / One who exacts rack rent.

(psychology) A supposed memory, present at birth, and that exists in the absence of sensory experience, that arises from the common experience of one's ancestors.

plural of tennis racket

(idiomatic) To excite, thrill.

plural of tennis racquet