(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

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other / Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

To place in or hang on a rack. / To torture (someone) on the rack. / To cause (someone) to suffer pain. / (figuratively) To stretch or strain; to harass, or oppress by extortion.

To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir. / To fly, as vapour or broken clouds.

Thin, flying, broken clouds, or any portion of floating vapour in the sky.

(brewing) To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

(of a horse) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace.