Race, v. n.
- 1. Run swiftly
- 2. Contend in running.
Race, v. a. Drive swiftly.
Race-course, n. Ring, racing ground.
Race-horse, n.
- 1. Racer, blood-horse, thorough-bred horse.
- 2. (Ornith.) Steamer-duck (Micropterus brachypterus).
Racer, n.
- 1. Runner.
- 2. Race-horse, courser, blood-horse, thorough-bred horse.
Rachitic, a. Rickety.
Rachitis, n. (Med.) Rickets, inflammation of the spine.
Rack, n.
- 1. Torture, torment, anguish, agony, pang, extreme pain.
- 2. Crib, manger.
- 3. Neck (of mutton), crag.
- 4. Mist, vapor, flying cloud, moisture, dampness.
- 5. (Naut.) Fairleader.
- 6. Stand, frame.
- 7. Arrack, spirituous liquor.