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\ ˈrāk 
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\Definition of rake
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a : an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
b : a machine for gathering hay
2 : an implement like a rake
rake
verb (1)raked; raking
Definition of rake (Entry 2 of 5)
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 inrake in a fortune
4 : to censure severely
5 : to search through : ransack
6 : to sweep the length of especially with gunfire : enfilade
7 : to glance over rapidly
rake
noun (2)Definition of rake (Entry 3 of 5)
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
rake
verb (2)raked; raking
Definition of rake (Entry 4 of 5)
: to incline from the perpendicular
rake
noun (3)Definition of rake (Entry 5 of 5)
: a dissolute person : libertine
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noun\ ˈrāk \
\Kids Definition of rake
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a garden tool with a long handle and a bar with teeth or prongs at the end
rake
verbraked; raking
Kids Definition of rake (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of rake was before the 12th century
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