Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rack | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squeeze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rack (noun) | squeeze (noun) |
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a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately | the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
a support for displaying ot holding various articles | a tight or amorous embrace |
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims | the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space |
the destruction or collapse of something | a twisting squeeze |
rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton | (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend |
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer | |
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high |
rack (verb) | squeeze (verb) |
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torture on the rack | press firmly |
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block | squeeze or press together |
place in a rack | squeeze tightly between the fingers |
work on a rack | squeeze like a wedge into a tight space |
stretch to the limits | hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness |
torment emotionally or mentally | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition |
go at a rack | press or force |
draw off from the lees | obtain by coercion or intimidation |
run before a gale | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means |
fly in high wind | |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | |
put on a rack and pinion |