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noun \ˈrāk\

Definition of rake

1a : an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the groundb : a machine for gathering hay
2 : an implement like a rake

Origin and Etymology of rake

Middle English, from Old English racu; akin to Old High German rehho rake

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

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

rake

verb

Definition of rake

raked

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raking

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
3a : to touch in passing over lightlyb : 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

raker

noun

13th Century

First Known Use of rake

13th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

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

rake

noun

Definition of rake

1 : inclination from the perpendicular; especially : the overhang of a ship's bow or stern
2 : inclination from the horizontal : slope
3 : the angle between the top cutting surface of a tool and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the work

Origin and Etymology of rake

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1621

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

rake

verb

Definition of rake

raked

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raking

intransitive verb
: to incline from the perpendicular

1691

First Known Use of rake

1691

Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

rake

noun

Definition of rake

: a dissolute person : libertine

Origin and Etymology of rake

short for rakehell

First Known Use: 1687

RAKE Defined for Kids

rake

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noun \ˈrāk\

Definition of rake for Students

: a garden tool with a long handle and a bar with teeth or prongs at the end

rake

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verb

Definition of rake for Students

raked

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raking

1 : to gather, loosen, or smooth thoroughly with or as if with a rake rake leaves We raked together money to buy pizza.
2 : to search through
3 : to sweep the length of with gunfire