"Racketeer" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A racketeer is a person who engages in the business of using intimidation, violence, or bribery to obtain money, contracts, or other forms of advantage, typically through corrupt or illegal means. It can also refer to someone who engages in fraudulent or deceptive schemes, especially those that involve illicit activities or extortion.
Racism refers to the belief that one's own race is superior to others, or the biased treatment or exclusion of certain racial groups based on their perceived racial differences. It involves assigning negative characteristics, abilities, or worth to people based on their skin color, nationality, or ethnicity. Racism can be explicit, implicit, institutional, or individual, and can manifest in various forms, including hate speech, hate crimes, and systemic inequalities in education, employment, housing, and healthcare.
Racist refers to a person who believes in the superiority of one's own race, and has prejudice against another race. It can also denote person who believes that a particular race is inferior to another. This prejudice often results in discrimination, either in the form of denial of rights or opportunities.
A structure or frame, typically with horizontal bars, used to hold or store something, such as books, clothes, or equipment.<br><br>Example: "She hung her coat on the rack by the door."<br><br>Or, a long, rigid, usually horizontal structure that provides support or stability under something that is balanced or suspended on it.<br><br>Example: "The trapeze artist will swing on the rack to fly through the air."<br><br>Or, in golf, the bar of a golf swing, which is the point at which the clubhead strikes the ball.<br><br>Example: "She crashed her shot at the rack and watched as it sailed off the green."<br><br>Or, a payment plan that is compulsory for students, allowing them to buy goods or services, usually for an inflated price.<br><br>Example: "The college student took out a rack on her credit card to buy a new laptop."<br><br>Or, the structure or frame of a car, locomotive, or other vehicle.<br><br>Example: "The mechanic took the rack off the car to change the engine."<br><br>Or, in entomology, a bony structure of a finger or a toe.<br><br>Example: "The entomologist examined the rack of the beetle's foot."
Racka (interjection) - an expression used to attract someone's attention. Incorrectly spelled or variant of 'hullo' or 'hello', often used in Australian and New Zealand English. Alternatively, a 'rack' can refer to a high wooden frame with horizontal slats, used for storing or holding items, typically bundles of wood or something else.
Verb: to be highly tensed or strained, often emotionally or physically, e.g. "She was racked with pain after the accident." (past tense: racked up)<br><br>Noun: a rack or rack-like contraption for holding or displaying objects, e.g. "The museum displayed ancient artifacts on racks."
A handmade or sporting instrument resembling a paddle in its general shape or use, typically made of wood, made with a long handle (or "shaft") and a flat or angled head perhaps with a handle.
Rackets can refer to several things:<br><br>1. A racket: a handling tool for sports, typically used for games like tennis, squash, or badminton, consisting of a long handle and a head with strings.<br><br>2. A racket: a noisy, usually unpleasant, device that makes a loud, high-pitched noise. Example: a bicycle horn.<br><br>3. Racket: a loud, energetic speech or argument. Example: "The politician was criticized for his loud and aggressive rhetoric during the debate, often referred to as 'rhetorical rackets'".<br><br>4. Racket: a business that involves cheating or swindling people, especially through threats, intimidation, or violence. Example: "The gang was involved in various rackets, including extortion and loan-sharking".<br><br>5. Racket: an informal or unseemly social gathering, such as a party or a gathering of people engaged in illicit activities. Example: "The exclusive social club was known for its rackets and scandals".
Racking refers to the act of dealing with or enduring a difficult or unpleasant situation, often over a long period of time. It can also refer to the process of filling wine bottles with wine, especially from barrels.
In English, the word "racks" has several meanings:<br><br>1. Sharp or pointed ridges or bars, typically with spaces between them:<br> "The racks on the car's wheels were rusty." <br> <br>2. Shelving units, often for holding or storing things:<br> "The bike was placed on a rack to keep it secure."
A Swiss dish originating from Valais, where it's a popular winter tradition. Raclette is a type of savory dish made from melted raclette cheese, typically served with boiled potatoes, cured meats, bread, and pickles. The process involves heating a block of raclette cheese to melt it, then scraping the melted cheese onto a plate to be served with various accompaniments.
Racloir refers to a type of tool, but more generally, it's a rod with a cleverly arranged series of small concave scrapers or chisels attached to it, used mainly for nut cracking.