racking

About 0.44 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
2. noun spun yarn used in racking ropes
3. noun The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
4. verb present participle and gerund of rack
5. adjective Alternative spelling of wracking.

Similar words

wrenching painful raftering rake ridge course roofage rafter ratchet jack rafter wrack

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