rack in Finnish

rack in Finnish is hylly, hyllykkö, räkki — rack means a framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.

rack in Finnish

hylly

noun

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

hyllykkö

noun

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

räkki

noun

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

teline

noun

A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

naulakko

noun

Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

piinapenkki

noun

(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

rinnat

noun

(slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

rintavarustus

noun

(slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

tissit

noun

(slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

laskea

verb

(brewing) To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

räkätä

verb

(brewing) To clarify, and thereby deter further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

What does "rack" mean?

noun A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.
"She hung her coat on the rack by the door."
noun A frame for carrying luggage or equipment on a vehicle, such as the roof rack of a car.
"They strapped the surfboards to the roof rack."
noun Historically, a device with a ratchet used to torture people by stretching their limbs.
"Prisoners in medieval dungeons were sometimes threatened with the rack."
noun A bar with teeth that meshes with a gear (a pinion) to convert rotary motion into straight-line motion, or works with a pawl to allow movement in only one direction.
"The rack-and-pinion steering lets the driver turn the wheels smoothly."

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Finnish.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Finnish

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rack in a sentence

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
The wine rack in the kitchen holds a dozen bottles.
They strapped the surfboards to the roof rack.
Prisoners in medieval dungeons were sometimes threatened with the rack.

Similar words in Finnish

extort frame framework gouge holder scud torment torture

Common Finnish translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "rack" in Finnish?

"rack" in Finnish is hylly, hyllykkö, räkki. rack means: A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.

How do you use "rack" in a sentence?

Example: "She hung her coat on the rack by the door." In Finnish, "rack" is hylly, hyllykkö, räkki.

Are there other ways to say "rack" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "rack": hylly, hyllykkö, räkki, teline, naulakko, piinapenkki.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.