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rack vs prehend

prehend vs rack

rack is a noun but prehend is not a noun.

rack and prehend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rack Yes No Yes No
prehend No No Yes No
As verbs, prehend is a hypernym of rack; that is, prehend is a word with a broader meaning than rack:
  • rack: seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
  • prehend: take into your hands deliberately
Other hypernyms of rack include clutch, seize, take hold, take hold of.
rack (noun) prehend (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
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) prehend (verb)
torture on the rack take into your hands deliberately
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 prehend

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