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

Fans have rejoiced at the birth announcement on social media, with the post racking up more than 5 million likes in two hours.

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They have won 61 out of their past 62 matches, racking up massive winning margins in most.

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In the midst of the crowds - which started gathering near BBC Broadcasting House - people told the BBC why they were there, racking up a long list of grievances against the US president.

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After racking up winning margins in excess of 30 points in every match so far in the tournament, nerves and scorelines alike are expected to get tighter from this point on for England.

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The rate at which Haaland is racking up goals will be giving those players in front of him in the Premier League charts sleepless nights.

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