nerve wrack

English

Noun

nerve wrack (plural nerve wracks)

1. Alternative form of nerve rack
   • 1920, Charles Neville Buck, The Law of Hemlock Mountain, page 190:

     He had not known that he was wearied with nerve wrack and pell-mell dashing from firing point to firing point.

   • 1923, The London City Mission Magazine - Volumes 88-89, page 184:

     Nerve wrack and tension are registered in their faces, for in addition to road dangers they have to contend with growing competition and police vigilance which keep their minds continually on the lack of funds.

   • 1925, Albert Payson Terhune, Najib, page 132:

     Through fatigue and nerve wrack, his voice broke on the last word.