racking

In the manège, same as rack.

In masonry, the act of leaving-unfinished masonry, as prepared to receive future additions, in steps. Compare toothing.

In mech.: The act of operating or moving a slide-rest, or other feeding device, by a rack-and-pinion motion.

The act of running the hoisting-crab or trolley of a crane in or out, backward or forward, to place it in proper position.

The act of torturing on the rack.

Nautical, a piece of small stuff used to rack a tackle.

In metallurgical operations, same as ragging, 2.

Spun yarn used in racking ropes.

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