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rack vs hatrack

hatrack vs rack

rack and hatrack both are nouns.

rack is a verb but hatrack is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rack Yes No Yes No
hatrack Yes No No No
As nouns, hatrack is a hyponym of rack; that is, hatrack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rack:
  • rack: a support for displaying ot holding various articles
  • hatrack: a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats
rack (noun) hatrack (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats
a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
the destruction or collapse of something
rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
rack (verb) hatrack (verb)
torture on the rack
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
place in a rack
work on a rack
stretch to the limits
torment emotionally or mentally
go at a rack
draw off from the lees
run before a gale
fly in high wind
obtain by coercion or intimidation
put on a rack and pinion
Difference between rack and hatrack

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