racking — Dicionário de inglês

Substantivo

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

   Uso

   • contável
   • incontável

2. spun yarn used in racking ropes

   Uso

   • contável
   • incontável

3. The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

   Uso

   • contável
   • incontável

Adjetivo

1. causing great physical or mental suffering

   Sinônimos

   wrenching

   Exemplos

   a wrenching pain