| Main Entry: | roasting rack |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a metallic rack that is raised or V-shaped to keep meat being roast above its fat drippings |
| Example: | Without a roasting rack, the lower part of the meat boils in its juices; that's why a rack is essential for proper roasting. |
| Etymology: | by 1437 |
| Usage: | cooking |