racking

Noun

(uncountable)

(roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
(nautical) spun yarn used in racking ropes

Verb

Present participle of rack.

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In any,case it was a cruel blow to a man already broken by racking illness and domestic sorrows.
It has the horizontal racking motion mentioned FIG.
As a general rule, it is not possible by racking alone to obtain the wine in an absolutely bright condition.
Racking takes place, as a rule, in February or March.
Racking consists merely in separating the bright wine from the deposit.

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