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

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Example Sentences

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racking

After racking up interest from readers, she was contacted by actor Rhys Jennings who, alongside Olivier Award–winning composer Darren Clark, created a musical.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The Angels were next at 14 runs added, but that didn’t keep them from racking up 100 losses for the first time in franchise history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

It was a performance which suggested Wakefield had the credentials to complete the job at Old Trafford, built on a marauding, metre-chomping pack and skilful, pacy backs capable of racking up points.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is not unusual for a young adult to be swimming in expenses and racking up some debt.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

I watched Valerie’s face as he spoke, realizing that he was quickly racking up points with her, that he had an answer for every “but what about?” question we could throw his way.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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