This specific sentence is from Mario Puzo's famous book 'The Godfather'; describing Don's eldest son SONNY and the sentence itself is a simile where the marriage bed is referred to as the rack and Sonny's dead wife as Non-believer.
The adjective is spelled "nerve-wracking" (but also seen as nerve-racking).It is either from the variant wrack meaning to wreck, or rack as in the torture rack, which is seen in the idiom to rack one's brain (to stretch or exert).
a sack that carries things like a rack
We are having a rack of lamb for dinner tonight.I have seven bottles of wine stored on my wine rack.My car is in the garage having the rack and pinion steering fixed.
The term "nice rack" likely originated from the hunting and taxidermy communities, where hunters would admire a well-mounted set of antlers or horns on display. The word "rack" refers to the structure on which these trophies are mounted, and "nice" is used colloquially to describe something as good or pleasing. Over time, the term has evolved to be used more broadly to compliment or admire any well-arranged or attractive display of objects, not just antlers.
It means to search through the depths of your brain for a certain thing. For example, when a group is brainstorming the leader might tell them to rack their brains for the answer.
The homonym for "rack" is "wrack." It is pronounced the same but has a different spelling and meaning.
Space is full
It could be referring to either the oven rack, or a special rack made with spears on which to spear the potato for baking.
Once a CD rack is completely filled, there is no longer physically enough space or slots available to accommodate another CD. Trying to force another CD into a full rack can lead to damage to the CDs and the rack itself.
If the rack is full then there is no space for the other CD.
because al the space is taken up
To remove the top rack of a GE dishwasher, first, pull the rack out completely. Then, locate the plastic tabs or clips on the sides of the rack that hold it in place. Press or lift these tabs to release the rack from the tracks. Once the tabs are released, carefully lift the rack up and out of the dishwasher.
Well my grandmother has a cooling rack and every once in a while she sits her cake on the rack and lets it cool.
To effectively clean and restore a rusty dishwasher rack, start by removing the rack from the dishwasher. Scrub the rusted areas with a mixture of baking soda and water or a commercial rust remover. Rinse the rack thoroughly and dry it completely. Apply a rust-inhibiting paint or coating to prevent future rusting. Reinstall the rack in the dishwasher once it is fully dry.
To remove the roof rack on a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, start by locating the mounting bolts or screws that secure the rack to the roof. Use a suitable socket wrench or screwdriver to carefully unscrew them. Once the bolts are removed, gently lift the roof rack off the vehicle. It’s advisable to have a second person help hold the rack to prevent any damage during removal.
Once a Rack starts leaking it's time to replace it. A leaking rack & pinion system is usually caused by worn bushings that beat on the seals. If your Taurus Rack system lasted this long, consider yourself fortunate. Many don't last this long.
"Rack, Rack, Rack your boat, Gently down the stream"