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rack
/ræk/
noun
stojak
Also
półka(f)wieszak(m)
Definition
A framework, typically with bars or pegs, for holding or storing things, or an instrument of torture.
Examples
She hung her coat on the coat rack.
Powiesiła płaszcz na wieszaku.
The wine bottles were stored on a wooden rack.
Butelki wina były przechowywane na drewnianym stojaku.
He was put on the rack to confess.
Został poddany torturom, aby się przyznać.
Collocations
coat rackwine rackluggage rack
noun
comber
Also
żebra(n)
Definition
A cut of meat, typically ribs, from an animal.
Examples
We ordered a delicious rack of lamb for dinner.
Zamówiliśmy na obiad pyszny comber jagnięcy.
The chef prepared a rack of pork with herbs.
Szef kuchni przygotował comber wieprzowy z ziołami.
Collocations
rack of lambrack of porkfull rack
verb
dręczyć
Also
męczyćumieszczać na stojaku
Definition
To cause great pain or suffering to someone, or to place something in or on a rack.
Examples
He was racked with guilt after his mistake.
Dręczyły go wyrzuty sumienia po jego błędzie.
The storm racked the old ship.
Burza męczyła stary statek.
She racked the pool cues after the game.
Po grze umieściła kije bilardowe na stojaku.
Collocations
rack with painrack your brainsrack up
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