- 6. Gross, coarse, foul, disgusting.
Rank, n.
- 1. Row, line, tier, range, order.
- 2. Class, order, division, series.
- 3. Degree, grade, quality, relative station.
- 4. Dignity, high degree, distinction, eminence.
Rank, v. a.
- 1. Class, arrange, range, classify.
- 2. [Modern] Outrank, take precedence of.
Rank, v. n. Be ranked, be classed, take rank, have rank.
Rank and file. Privates, common soldiers (including corporals).
Rankle, v. n.
- 1. Fester, be inflamed.
- 2. Be embittered, become more bitter, grow more intense, be inflamed.
Rankling, n.
- 1. Festering.
- 2. Animosity, hatred, heart-burning.
Rankly, ad.
- 1. Luxuriantly, with vigorous growth.
- 2. Rancidly, with strong scent.
- 3. Coarsely, grossly.