Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A rack attached to the side or bulkheads of a ship to support the bags in which the crew keep their clothing.

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Examples

  • He flashed on the lights, set the bags on a bag-rack, hung up the coats, opened a window, adjusted the shade, lighted the lights in Kedzie's room, opened her window, adjusted the shade, and asked if there were anything else.

    We Can't Have Everything Rupert Hughes 1914

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