rake

noun \ ˈrāk \

Definition of rake

1 a : 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

Origin and Etymology of rake

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

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

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

rake

verb

Definition of rake

raked; 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

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

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raker

noun

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

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First Known Use: circa 1621

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Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

rake

verb

Definition of rake

raked; raking

intransitive verb

: to incline from the perpendicular

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

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First Known Use: 1687

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rake

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

verb

Definition of rake for Students

raked; 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

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