racking
The English word “racking” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
- spun yarn used in racking ropes
- The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
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