rack vs stretch

stretch vs rack

rack and stretch both are nouns.

rack is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

rack and stretch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rack	Yes	No	Yes	No
stretch	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

rack (noun)	stretch (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately	exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
a support for displaying ot holding various articles	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims	a straightaway section of a racetrack
the destruction or collapse of something	the capacity for being stretched
rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton	a large and unbroken expanse or distance
	an unbroken period of time during which you do something

rack (adjective)	stretch (adjective)
	easily stretched
	having an elongated seating area

rack (verb)	stretch (verb)
torture on the rack	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block	extend one's body or limbs
place in a rack	become longer by being stretched and pulled
work on a rack	make long or longer by pulling and stretching
stretch to the limits	extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
torment emotionally or mentally	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
go at a rack	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
draw off from the lees	pull in opposite directions
run before a gale	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
fly in high wind	lie down comfortably
obtain by coercion or intimidation	occupy a large, elongated area
put on a rack and pinion

Difference between rack and stretch

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