rack vs work

rack and work both are nouns.

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

As verbs, work is a hypernym of rack; that is, work is a word with a broader meaning than rack:

Other hypernyms of rack include process, work on.

As verbs, work is a hypernym of rack; that is, work is a word with a broader meaning than rack:

Other hypernyms of rack include put to work.

rack (noun)	work (noun)
a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately	activity directed toward making or doing something
a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body	the occupation for which you are paid
a support for displaying ot holding various articles	a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims	a place where work is done
the destruction or collapse of something	the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton	applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
	(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

rack (verb)	work (verb)
torture on the rack	give a workout to
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block	arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
place in a rack	go sour or spoil
work on a rack	cause to undergo fermentation
stretch to the limits	find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
torment emotionally or mentally	use or manipulate to one's advantage
go at a rack	to mix into a homogeneous mass
draw off from the lees	perform as expected when applied
run before a gale	move into or onto
fly in high wind	shape, form, or improve a material
obtain by coercion or intimidation	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
put on a rack and pinion	prepare for crops
	make something, usually for a specific function
	gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
	proceed along a path
	move in an agitated manner
	provoke or excite
	be employed
	cause to work
	exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
	proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
	have and exert influence or effect
	operate in or through
	cause to operate or function
	behave in a certain way when handled