English Words Starting With R

• racking

  nounB2
  /ˈrakɪŋ/The process or act of causing severe physical or mental strain, suffering, or torment.
• rackwork

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈræk.wɜːk/The internal mechanism or framework of a rack; the system of gears, pins, or components that allows a rack (a toothed bar) to engage with other machinery, often seen in racks and pinions or lifting mechanisms.
• raclette

  nounlow
  /ræˈklɛt/A Swiss dish of melted cheese, typically scraped onto accompaniments like boiled potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles.
• racon

  nounC2
  /ˈreɪkɒn/A radar beacon; a transponder that emits a coded signal in response to a radar interrogation, used for identification and navigation.
• raconteur

  nounLow
  /ˌræk.ɒnˈtɜːr/A person who tells anecdotes or stories in a skillful, entertaining way.
• raconteuse

  nounLow
  /ˌrækɒnˈtɜːz/A woman who is skilled at telling stories, especially in an entertaining and amusing way.
• racoon

  nounB2
  /rəˈkuːn/A medium-sized, nocturnal mammal native to North and Central America, characterized by a distinctive black facial mask and ringed tail.
• racquet

  nounB1
  /ˈræk.ɪt/A bat with a netted frame used to hit a ball in sports like tennis, badminton, or squash.
• racquetball

  nounmedium
  /ˈrækɪtbɔːl/A sport played with a short-handled racket and a hollow rubber ball on a four-walled court.
• rad

  nounLow to medium (dated/retro revival)
  /ræd/Extremely good, excellent, or exciting; often used in the context of action sports and youth culture.
• rad-lib

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈrad.lɪb/To remove or delete text, data, or files quickly, thoroughly, and often permanently.
• radar

  nounC1
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː(r)/A system for detecting the position, speed, and other characteristics of distant objects (e.g., aircraft, ships, weather) by sending out radio waves and analysing the reflected signals.
• radar astronomy

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪdɑː əˈstrɒnəmi/The branch of astronomy that uses radar techniques to study celestial objects by bouncing radio waves off them.
• radar beacon

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː ˈbiː.kən/A ground-based or airborne device that emits a radar signal, used for identification, navigation, or marking a specific location.
• radar gun

  nounMedium
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː ˌɡʌn/A hand-held electronic device used by police or sports officials to measure the speed of a moving object, typically a vehicle or ball.
• radar picket

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː ˈpɪk.ɪt/A ship, aircraft, or stationary station positioned to provide early radar warning of approaching enemy forces.
• radar telescope

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː ˈtel.ɪ.skəʊp/A scientific instrument that uses radar technology to detect and study distant objects in space, such as planets, asteroids, and moons, by transmitting radio waves and analyzing their reflections.
• radar trap

  nounB2
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː ˌtræp/A section of road where police use radar to detect and measure the speed of vehicles for enforcement.
• radarman

  nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, technical/historical)
  /ˈreɪ.dɑː.mən/A person, typically a military or aviation specialist, who operates radar equipment to detect and track objects such as aircraft, ships, or weather formations.
• radarscope

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪdɑːskəʊp/The display screen or unit of a radar system that shows radar returns.

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