Rank

Rank Rank, n. [OE. renk, reng, OF. renc, F. rang, fr. OHG. hring a circle, a circular row, G. ring. See {Ring}, and cf. {Range}, n. & v.] 1. A row or line; a range; an order; a tier; as, a rank of osiers. [1913 Webster]

Many a mountain nigh Rising in lofty ranks, and loftier still. --Byron. [1913 Webster]

2. (Mil.) A line of soldiers ranged side by side; -- opposed to file. See 1st {File}, 1 (a) . [1913 Webster]

Fierce, fiery warriors fought upon the clouds, In ranks and squadrons and right form of war. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3. Grade of official standing, as in the army, navy, or nobility; as, the rank of general; the rank of admiral. [1913 Webster]

4. An aggregate of individuals classed together; a permanent social class; an order; a division; as, ranks and orders of men; the highest and the lowest ranks of men, or of other intelligent beings. [1913 Webster]

5. Degree of dignity, eminence, or excellence; position in civil or social life; station; degree; grade; as, a writer of the first rank; a lawyer of high rank. [1913 Webster]

These all are virtues of a meaner rank. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

6. Elevated grade or standing; high degree; high social position; distinction; eminence; as, a man of rank. [1913 Webster]

{Rank and file}. (a) (Mil.) The whole body of common soldiers, including also corporals. In a more extended sense, it includes sergeants also, excepting the noncommissioned staff. [1913 Webster]

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Luxuriant, vigorous, exuberant, over-abundant, high-growing, strong in growth, Row, line, tier, range, order, Class, arrange, range, classify / Excessive, extravagant, rampant, very great, violent, gross, sheer, utter, Class, order, division, series, Outrank, take precedence of, Be ranked, be classed, take rank, have rank / Rancid, musty, fusty, fetid, offensive, strong-smelling, strong-scented, frowzy, Degree, grade, quality, relative station / Offensive, high-tasted, Dignity, high degree, distinction, eminence / Fertile, rich, productive / Gross, coarse, foul, disgusting

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Rank — is a very broad term with several meanings. As a noun it is usually related to a relative position or to some kind of ordering (see also ranking). As an adjective it is used to mean profuse, conspicuous, absolute, or unpleasant, especially in… … Wikipedia
RANK (O.) — RANK OTTO (1884 1939) Né à Vienne dans une famille modeste marquée par la mésentente et l’alcoolisme, le jeune Rosenfeld prend à dix sept ans le nom de Rank pour renier ce milieu. Destiné à un travail manuel, il est obligé de prendre, pour des… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Rank — ist der Name folgender Personen: Elisabeth Rank (auch Lisa Rank, * 1984), deutsche Schriftstellerin Franz Rank (1870–1949), deutscher Architekt Heiner Rank (* 1931), deutscher Schriftsteller Joseph Rank (1816–1896), österreichischer Erzähler und… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Rank — (r[a^][ng]k), a. [Compar. {Ranker} (r[a^][ng]k [ e]r); superl. {Rankest}.] [AS. ranc strong, proud; cf. D. rank slender, Dan. rank upright, erect, Prov. G. rank slender, Icel. rakkr slender, bold. The meaning seems to have been influenced by L.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rank — (r[a^][ng]k), a. [Compar. {Ranker} (r[a^][ng]k [ e]r); superl. {Rankest}.] [AS. ranc strong, proud; cf. D. rank slender, Dan. rank upright, erect, Prov. G. rank slender, Icel. rakkr slender, bold. The meaning seems to have been influenced by L.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rank — rank1 [raŋk] n. [MFr renc < OFr ranc, renc: see RANGE] 1. a row, line, or series 2. an orderly arrangement 3. a social division or class; stratum of society [people from all ranks of life] 4. a high position in society; high degree; eminence … English World dictionary
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RANK — (Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor κ B), also known as TRANCE Receptor, is a type I membrane protein which is expressed on the surface of osteoclasts and is involved in the activation of osteoclasts upon ligand binding. It is also expressed on … Wikipedia
rank — Ⅰ. rank [1] ► NOUN 1) a position within a fixed hierarchy, especially that of the armed forces. 2) high social standing. 3) a single line of soldiers or police officers drawn up abreast. 4) (the ranks) (in the armed forces) those who are not… … English terms dictionary
rank# — rank adj 1 Rank, rampant mean growing or increasing at an immoderate rate. Rank applies primarily to vegetation and implies vigorous, luxuriant, and often unchecked or excessive growth {behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and… … New Dictionary of Synonyms

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