prateleira, cremalhera, estante
1. A framework or structure with rails, hooks, or shelves for holding or storing items
The dishes were placed on the rack to dry.
Os pratos foram colocados na prateleira para secar.
2. An instrument of torture with rollers for stretching the body
Medieval prisoners were subjected to the rack.
Prisioneiros medievais eram submetidos à cremalhera de tortura.
3. A state of mental anguish or distress
He was on the rack with worry about the exam.
Ele estava angustiado com preocupação com o exame.
4. To cause severe pain or suffering
Guilt racked his conscience.
A culpa o atormentava.
5. A set of pool/billiard balls arranged in a triangular frame
Set up the rack for the next game of pool.
Configure o triângulo para o próximo jogo de sinuca.
NYC Slang
rack (as in money, e.g., 'making racks')
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the rack - under extreme stress or torture
rack and pinion - mechanical system
rack one's brain - think hard about something
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