racking

noun — 3 senses

racking

noun
1

Business, Construction, Manufacturing, Roofing A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.

2

Nautical, Transport spun yarn used in racking ropes

3

Beverages, Brewing, Business, Food, Lifestyle, Manufacturing The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

Synonyms
straight-up method
Derived terms
racking bend

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