Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

rack

English answer:

rack

Added to glossary by Ernesto de Lara
Sep 22, 2004 14:50
19 yrs ago
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English term

rack

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i want the word to be translated into 1600s english language
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Aug 9, 2005 16:42: Robert Donahue (X) changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"

Discussion

Richard Benham Sep 22, 2004:
Does it occur to you guys that this person probably wants these terms translated into Arabic? S/he has specified Arabic as the preferred language of explanation.
Mapi Sep 22, 2004:
Shame that Will is not available today... Ok, seriously, context is absolutely indispensable in a case like this, when you are asking of an interpretation not just a translation.
The rack as in... ehm... a woman's chest? :-O
David Moore (X) Sep 22, 2004:
Please???
George Rabel Sep 22, 2004:
In the 1600�s, just as in 2004, translators needed context, not isolated words.
IrinaGM Sep 22, 2004:
:-) that's funny, Richard :-) I can't stop laughing
Richard Benham Sep 22, 2004:
What sort of rack did you have in mind. Try giving some context, so we don't have to rack our brains for nothing!

Responses

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rack

"The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces,
The solemn temples, the great globe itself,
Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve
And ... leave not a rack behind."
Shakespeare: Tempest, iv. 1.

What is the big deal?
Peer comment(s):

agree Angela Dickson (X) : especially with your last comment!
320 days
thank you, Angela
agree Robert Donahue (X) : Don't mention it Ernesto! Feel free to call me Rob ;-)
321 days
thanks Bob
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6 hrs

instrument of torture

May be what you're thinking of in a medieval context.
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