racking

== English == === Noun === racking (countable and uncountable, plural rackings) (roofing) A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up. (nautical) spun yarn used in racking ropes (brewing) The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs. ==== Synonyms ==== (roofing): straight-up method ==== Derived terms ==== racking bend ==== Translations ==== === Verb === racking present participle and gerund of rack === Adjective === racking (comparative more racking, superlative most racking) Alternative spelling of wracking. ==== Derived terms ==== === See also === === Anagrams === arcking, carking, craking