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

Once again, a nation with the population of Minnesota is racking up golds and winning the Winter Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

He vowed "continuous food and cash support" for "families affected by banditry" -- the word commonly used for the violence racking the region.

From Barron's

Consequently, investors are favoring firms that have been distributing capital—not just racking up paper gains, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A combination of skiing talent and personal magnetism is the key to racking up votes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The runaway success of "Demon Slayer" too, has seen DIY buffs and craftsmen worldwide post YouTube videos recreating some of its characters' outlandish katana, and racking up millions of views.

From Barron's

Related Words

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