Definitions for racking
rack·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. racking, wrenchingadjective

   causing great physical or mental suffering

   "a wrenching pain"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rackingnoun

   A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.

2. rackingnoun

   spun yarn used in racking ropes

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rackingnoun

   Racking pace of a horse is the same as an amble, only that it is a swifter time and a shorter tread; and though it does not rid so much ground, yet it is something easier. Far. Dict.

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1. Racking

   Racking, often referred to as Soutirage or Soutirage traditionnel (meaning racking in French), also filtering or fining, is the process of moving wine or beer from one container to another using gravity rather than a pump, which can be disruptive to the beverage. The process is also known as Abstich in German and travaso in Italian.Alexis Lichine's Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits defines racking as "siphoning wine or beer off the lees (in the case of wine) or trub (in the case of beer), into a new, clean barrel or other vessel". Racking allows clarification and aids in stabilization. Wine that is allowed to age on the lees often develops "off-tastes". A racking hose or tube is used and can be attached to a racking cane to make the task easier. The racking process is repeated several times during the aging of wine.

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1. racking

   Racking can have different definitions depending on the context: 1. In general use, racking refers to the process of arranging or organizing items on a rack, shelf, or similar structure. 2. In winemaking, racking is the process of transferring wine or beer from one container to another to leave the sediment behind. 3. In structural engineering, racking refers to the deformation of a structural element or system due to forces such as wind or seismic activity, often causing it to become parallelogram-shaped. 4. In billiards or pool, racking is the act of setting up the balls in their starting position at the beginning of a game. 5. In sailing, racking refers to pitching movement of a ship. 6. In retail, racking refers to the shelves and stands on which merchandise is displayed. So, the specific definition would really depend on the context in which it is used.

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1. Racking

   of Rack

2. Rackingnoun

   spun yarn used in racking ropes

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1. Racking

   Racking, often referred to as Soutirage or Soutirage traditionnel, also filtering or fining, is a method in wine production of moving wine from one barrel to another using gravity rather than a pump, which can be disruptive to a wine. The process is also known as Abstich in German and travaso in Italian. Alexis Lichine's Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits defines racking as "siphoning wine or beer off the lees or trub, into a new, clean barrel or other vessel." Racking allows clarification and aids in stabilization. Wine that is allowed to age on the lees often develops "off-tastes." A racking hose or tube is used and can be attached to a racking cane to make the task easier. The racking process is repeated several times during the aging of wine. Several notable winemakers including Jean-Claude Berrouet and Daniel Baron still use the process as they believe it produces a higher quality wine.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. racking

   Spun-yarn or other stuff used to rack two parts of a rope together.

Anagrams for racking »

1. arcking

2. carking

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of racking in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of racking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of racking in a Sentence

1. John Carey:

   I'm inclined to think we'll reach some agreements and move forward... but certainly there's a lot of posturing and positioning, and it can be a little nerve-racking for investors who are wondering which companies and which countries might be affected and how.

2. Rebecca Gray:

   It's nerve-racking. You fear for the worst. You see they have a little tent set up because the emergency room to the hospital where you are walking are right there in sight of each other, i have to do what's best for my unborn child... make sure we're on track for that, and also trying to make sure my other two are safe and healthy.

3. W. Somerset Maugham:

   Hypocrisy is the most difficult and nerve-racking vice that any man can pursue; it needs an unceasing vigilance and a rare detachment of spirit. It cannot, like adultery or gluttony, be practiced at spare moments; it is a whole-time job.

4. Nicolas Huktin:

   Just seeing the shelves just bare, it's pretty nerve-racking, especially when you start getting down to your last couple of cans and you're just not sure what you're going to if you can't find that formula, we're in a situation where our children are on this formula because of the calorie content of it -- not because they have food allergies -- so if we really needed to, we could put them on a different formula -- but only if we needed to... There are a lot of families that don't have that option.

5. Shane Baz:

   The Olympics was definitely nerve-racking, even moreso that there were no fans there, so you didn’t really have the buzz of the crowd to keep you into it, it was really strange but I think it helped me a lot. I think I was more nervous for that than I am now.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=racking
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Racking
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=racking
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racking
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racking
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=racking
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=racking