retches

One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything.

n a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

plural of extensor n a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims n

n framework for holding objects n rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton n the destruction or collapse of something n an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims n a support for displaying various articles n a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body n a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately v go at a rack v stretch to the limits v put on a rack and pinion v obtain by coercion or intimidation v run before a gale v fly in high wind v draw off from the lees v torment emotionally or mentally v work on a rack v seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block v torture on the rack