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- English Word Rachidian Definition Of or pertaining to the rachis; spinal; vertebral. Same as Rhachidian.
- English Word Rachilla Definition Same as Rhachilla.
- English Word Rachiodont Definition Same as Rhachiodont.
- English Word Rachis Definition The spine; the vertebral column.
- English Word Rachis Definition Same as Rhachis.
- English Word Rachises Definition of Rachis
- English Word Rachitic Definition Of or pertaining to rachitis; affected by rachitis; rickety.
- English Word Rachitis Definition Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.
- English Word Rachitis Definition A disease which produces abortion in the fruit or seeds.
- English Word Rachitome Definition A dissecting instrument for opening the spinal canal.
- English Word Racial Definition Of or pertaining to a race or family of men; as, the racial complexion.
- English Word Racily Definition In a racy manner.
- English Word Raciness Definition The quality of being racy; peculiar and piquant flavor.
- English Word Racing Definition of Race
- English Word Racing Definition a. & n. from Race, v. t. & i.
- English Word Rack Definition A wreck; destruction.
- English Word Rack Definition To bind together, as two ropes, with cross turns of yarn, marline, etc.
- English Word Rack Definition To wash on a rack, as metals or ore.
- English Word Rack Definition To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion.
- English Word Rack Definition To torment; to torture; to affect with extreme pain or anguish.
- English Word Rack Definition To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints.
- English Word Rack Definition That which is extorted; exaction.
- English Word Rack Definition A bar with teeth on its face, or edge, to work with those of a wheel, pinion, or worm, which is to drive it or be driven by it.
- English Word Rack Definition A distaff.
- English Word Rack Definition A frame fitted to a wagon for carrying hay, straw, or grain on the stalk, or other bulky loads.
- English Word Rack Definition A frame or table on which ores are separated or washed.
- English Word Rack Definition A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also, a frame to hold shot.
- English Word Rack Definition A frame on which articles are deposited for keeping or arranged for display; as, a clothes rack; a bottle rack, etc.
- English Word Rack Definition A frame or device of various construction for holding, and preventing the waste of, hay, grain, etc., supplied to beasts.
- English Word Rack Definition To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse.