rack

/ɹæk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other.

2

Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

3

A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

4

A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes.

5

A bunk.

6

Sleep.

7

A distaff.

8

A bar with teeth on its face or edge, to work with those of a gearwheel, pinion, or worm, which is to drive or be driven by it.

9

A bar with teeth on its face or edge, to work with a pawl as a ratchet allowing movement in one direction only, used for example in a handbrake or crossbow.

10

A cranequin, a mechanism including a rack, pinion and pawl, providing both mechanical advantage and a ratchet, used to bend and cock a crossbow.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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