racking

[rak-ing]

noun

Masonry.

1. the stepping back of the ends of courses successively from bottom to top in an unfinished wall to facilitate resumption of work or bonding with an intersecting wall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of racking¹

First recorded in 1890–95; rack ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Each container is racking up $150–$200 in daily port charges, the group said, adding: "With thousands of containers stuck, the collective economic burden has become unbearable and continues to grow with each passing day."

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Stone had a flourishing career as an actor, racking up numerous Broadway credits before she transitioned to directing.

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Israeli defense firms are racking up record deals to export abroad.

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Jude Bellingham has become one of England's key players since he made his debut as a 17-year-old, racking up 46 caps and scoring at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.

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While the US has a problem with people racking up credit card debt, in China it's the opposite challenge.

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