racks
word · lemma: rack
Definition
Structures used for holding, storing, or displaying things, usually consisting of bars, shelves, or frames. Often used for holding clothes, dishes, or items in stores and kitchens.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('clothes racks', 'dish racks'). Can be found in shops, homes, and gyms ('weight racks'). Not the same as 'shelves', which are flat surfaces—'racks' often have divisions or sections. Informal/slang: rarely, 'rack' can mean 'set of breasts' (slang, not appropriate in formal conversation).
Example Sentences
The store has many racks for clothes.
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We need more racks in the kitchen for dishes.
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All the racks were empty by the end of the sale.
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Shoes are placed on the bottom racks.
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Can you help me move these heavy racks to the storage room?
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At the gym, there are special racks for keeping weights organized.
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