rake

²rake

verb

rakedrak·ing

Definition of RAKE

transitive verb

1

: to gather, loosen, or smooth with or as if with a rake <rake leaves into a pile>

2

: to gain rapidly or in abundance —usually used with in <rake in a fortune>

3

a : to touch in passing over lightly b : scratch, scrape

4

: to censure severely

5

: to search through : ransack

6

: to sweep the length of especially with gunfire : enfilade

7

: to glance over rapidly

— rak·er noun

First Known Use of RAKE

13th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall