(nautical, in Scotland) A parrel

plural of rackie

A surname from Polish.

Intensely irritating or distressing to the nerves.

(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

present participle of rack

Alternative spelling of wracking

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.

present participle of rack off