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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.

Etymology

Origin of racking

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

Example Sentences

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The company embarked on a deal-making spree last year, racking up $1.4 trillion in infrastructure commitments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I'm really worried about which one would be better... I'll keep racking my brain about it," Eva Batta told AFP near the grocery store at the edge of Pusztavacs.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

As awards season got underway, the film began racking up nominations and wins, including at the BAFTAs, the British equivalent of the Oscars, held last month at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Where Arsenal hasn’t won many admirers is in the manner of racking up those goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

I thought of myself as a fairly flexible person, but not knowing what each day would bring was nerve- racking.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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