English Words Starting With R

• racist

  adjectivenounHigh
  /ˈreɪ.sɪst/A person who believes in the superiority of one race over others, or who holds prejudice against people based on their race.
• rack

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /rak/A framework of bars, shelves, or other equipment for holding or storing things.
• rack and pinion

  adjectivenounC1/C2
  /ˌræk ən ˈpɪn.i.ən/A mechanical device for converting rotational motion into linear motion, consisting of a linear gear (the rack) and a circular gear (the pinion) that meshes with it.
• rack car

  nounC2
  /ˈræk ˌkɑː/A specialized rail freight car designed to transport multiple layers of automobiles or other vehicles.
• rack locomotive

  nounVery low / Technical
  /ˈræk ˌləʊ.kəˌməʊ.tɪv/A specialized railway locomotive designed to climb steep gradients by using a cogwheel (rack) that engages with a toothed rail (rack rail) laid between the running rails.
• rack off

  verbLow (primarily in specific regional dialects, notably Australian and New Zealand English)
  /ˈræk ˈɒf/To go away; to leave (usually used as an imperative to express annoyance or dismissal).
• rack rail

  nounC1
  /ˈræk ˌreɪl/A structural component, typically a horizontal bar or beam, designed to support equipment, tools, or other items in an organized and accessible manner. Often found in kitchens, workshops, or transport vehicles.
• rack railway

  nounC2
  /ˈræk ˌreɪl.weɪ/A steep-gradient railway that uses a toothed rack rail between the running rails, engaged by a cog or pinion on the locomotive or railcar to provide traction.
• rack saw

  nounLow
  /ˈræk ˌsɔː/A large, coarse-toothed saw, typically with a narrow blade held under tension in a frame, used for cutting wood.
• rack up

  verbC1
  /ˌræk ˈʌp/To accumulate or achieve something in large amounts, especially points, debts, or wins.
• rack-rent

  nounverbverb-transitivelow
  /ˈræk ˌrɛnt/An exorbitantly high rent, the maximum that can be charged for a property, often perceived as extortionate or oppressive.
• rackboard

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈræk.bɔːd/A board or frame used for storing or displaying items, particularly in commercial or utility contexts.
• racket

  nounverbverb-intransitiveB1
  /ˈræk.ɪt/A loud, unpleasant noise; a dishonest or illegal scheme for obtaining money.
• racket press

  nounLow
  /ˈræk.ɪt ˌpres/A device or piece of equipment used to apply pressure to a tennis, squash, or badminton racket, typically to flatten the strings or shape the frame.
• racket-tail

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈrækɪt teɪl/a type of hummingbird characterized by its extraordinarily long tail feathers that end in large, paddle-shaped or racket-shaped tips, often seen in Central and South America.
• racketeer

  nounverbverb-intransitivemedium
  /ˌrækɪˈtɪə/A person involved in organized illegal activities, especially extortion or fraud, often as part of a criminal enterprise.
• racketeering

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌræk.ɪˈtɪə.rɪŋ/A pattern of illegal activity carried out by an organized group, involving fraud, coercion, or intimidation, often disguised as a legitimate business.
• rackets

  nounB1
  /ˈræk.ɪts/The plural form of 'racket', meaning (1) a piece of sports equipment with a handle and an open frame with strings, used for hitting a ball or shuttlecock in games like tennis, squash, or badminton; (2) a loud, unpleasant noise.
• rackett

  nounB2
  /ˈrækɪt/A loud, unpleasant noise or disturbance; a dishonest or illegal scheme for making money.
• rackham

  nounLow
  /ˈrækəm/The surname Rackham, most commonly associated with the British illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867–1939), known for his distinctive, detailed, and often fantastical pen-and-ink illustrations of fairy tales and mythology.

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