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rack up

racked up; racking up; racks up

Definitions of rack up
  1. verb
    gain points in a game
    synonyms: hit, score, tally
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    par
    make a score (on a hole) equal to par
    shoot
    score
    convert
    score (a spare)
    convert
    complete successfully
    convert
    score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone
    homer
    hit a home run
    kick
    make a goal
    eagle
    shoot in two strokes under par
    hole up
    score a hole in one
    ace
    score an ace against
    walk
    obtain a base on balls
    equalise, equalize, get even
    compensate; make the score equal
    get, have, make
    achieve a point or goal
    place-kick
    score (a goal) by making a place kick
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    advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win
    obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
  2. verb
    place in a rack
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    lay, place, pose, position, put, set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  3. verb
    supply a rack with feed for (horses or other animals)
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    fill, fill up
    become full
  4. verb
    defeat thoroughly
    synonyms: mop up, pip, whip, worst
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    beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
    come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
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