racking

Noun

 * 1)  A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
 * 2)  spun yarn used in racking ropes
 * 3)  The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.

Synonyms

 * straight-up method