racking
adjectiveUK /ˈræk.ɪŋ/
US /ˈræk.ɪŋ/
Causing a lot of pain or worry.
She felt a racking cough that kept her awake all night.
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2. The act of placing things on a rack or shelves.
The racking of the wine bottles took the whole afternoon.
3. A frame or set of shelves used for storing things.
The warehouse was filled with tall steel racking.
4. The process of draining beer or wine from its sediment.
Careful racking gives the wine a clearer color.