On 2011-03-01, Tom Kunich wrote:

> "Adam Funk" > wrote in message
> news
>> This just came up in alt.usage.english and I want to check my work.
>>
>> AIUI, the term "racking" means transferring liquid from one container
>> (or set) to another container (or set), so it includes both
>> intermediate racking stages for sediment removal and clarity *and*
>> bottling (racking into bottles).
>>
>> Right or wrong?
>
> Correct.

Thanks.

OTOH, the OED defines "rack" only as the first thing I mentioned: "To
draw off (wine, cider, etc.) from the sediment. Also with 'off'."


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