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/ræks/
(rack)
framework or shelf
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rack' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'rek,' where 'rek' meant 'framework or shelf.'
Historical Evolution
'rek' transformed into the Middle English word 'rak,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rack.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'framework or shelf,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.
She placed the dishes on the drying rack.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42