racking
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Synonyms: hacking, backing, ranking, raking, lacking, rocking, cracking, wracking, packing, racing, sacking
Antonyms: hacking, backing, ranking, raking, lacking, rocking, cracking, wracking, packing, racing, sacking
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Noun
- {{lb|en|roofing}} A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle [[course]]s are applied [[vertical]]ly, up the roof rather than [[lateral]]ly across and up.
- {{lb|en|nautical}} [[spun]] [[yarn]] used in racking [[rope]]s
- {{lb|en|brewing}} The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further [[fermentation]] of, [[beer]], [[wine]] or [[cider]] by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
Verb
- {{infl of|en|rack||ing-form}}
Adjective
- {{alt sp|en|wracking}}.
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