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rack vs instrument of torture

instrument of torture vs rack

rack and instrument of torture both are nouns.

rack is a verb but instrument of torture is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rack Yes No Yes No
instrument of torture Yes No No No
As nouns, instrument of torture is a hypernym of rack; that is, instrument of torture is a word with a broader meaning than rack:
  • rack: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
  • instrument of torture: an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
rack (noun) instrument of torture (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
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) instrument of torture (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 instrument of torture

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