racking

American  

[rak-ing] / ˈræk ɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of racking

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

Example Sentences

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racking

In May, he launched a religious merch line and told his followers that he was in hustle mode after racking up a hefty stack of hospital bills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

They care more about racking up BA points and perks than hanging in an airport lounge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Was it mere hyperbole to compare him favourably with Tiger Woods when he was racking up the victories on tour?

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

“My mother-in-law, who lives in the U.K., came to visit us and ended up in the hospital for eight days, racking up over $40,000 in medical bills,” said Morrow.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

I been racking brains and nothing comes to mind.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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