Definition of rake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gardeninggarden tool with teeth for collecting debris
- He used a rake to gather the leaves.
2.
angleTECH. inclination from the vertical or horizontalTECH.
- The roof had a steep rake to allow for quick drainage..
3.
moralityDated UK person with immoral conductDated UK
- He was known as a rake in his youth.
4.
transportationTECH. series of coupled rail vehiclesTECH.
- The train consisted of a rake of wagons.
Verb
1.
gardeninggather leaves or debris using a long-handled tool
- She rakes the leaves every autumn.
2.
landscapingsmooth or level a surface with a rake
- He raked the soil before planting seeds.
3.
scrapingscrape or scratch a surface
- The cat's claws raked my arm.
4.
investigationsearch or examine thoroughly
- Detectives raked through the files for evidence..
5.
militaryTECH. move gunfire or light across an areaTECH.
- The soldiers raked the area with gunfire.
Images of rake
garden tool with teeth for collecting debris 
series of coupled rail vehicles
Expressions with rake
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collect leaves into a pile using a rake
He raked in the leaves from the yard.
use a rake to move or arrange something
He decided to rake over the fallen leaves.
gather leaves or debris using a rake
She decided to rake up the fallen leaves.
search for something by moving things around
He had to rake around in the drawer for his keys.
earn a large amount of money quickly
After launching the new product, they started to rake it in.
criticize someone harshly from a position of authority
The manager raked him over the coals for the mistake.
search in a pile or collection by moving things around
She raked through her bag to find her keys.
bring up past events to cause discomfort
She always rakes up the past during arguments.
obtain money dishonestly or unfairly
He managed to rake off a significant amount from the deal..
reprimand someone severely for their actions
The manager raked him over the coals for the mistake.
tool for smoothing soil in gardens
He used a garden rake to smooth the soil before planting.
part of a rake held by the user
He gripped the rake handle firmly while working.
gather things into a pile
She used a broom to rake together the leaves.
traditional Bahamian music using improvised instruments
Rake and scrape filled the air at the festival.
make a predictable mistake causing trouble
By ignoring the warnings, he stepped on a rake.
share of profits taken illegally
He was caught taking a rake-off from the deal.
long-handled tool for pulling snow off a roof
He used a roof rake to clear the snow.
angle between tool face and workpiece surface
The rake angle affects the cutting efficiency.
extremely thin, often looking unhealthy
She looked thin as a rake after the illness.
revisit unpleasant memories
He doesn't want to rake over old coals from his childhood.
elderly man known for immoral behavior
The novel's protagonist was an old rake with a scandalous past.
Origin of rake
Old Norse, raka (to scrape)
Terms with rake included in their meaning
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gardening
the act of gathering or collecting with a rake
military
rake with gunfire along the length of
agriculture
spread and turn hay using a mechanical rake
tool
part of a rake held by the user
literal
collect leaves into a pile using a rake
gardening
use a rake to move or arrange something
gardening
gather leaves or debris using a rake
gardening
person who uses a rake
Examples of rake in a sentence
The gardener's rake broke while clearing the path. The artist adjusted the rake of the easel. The rake of the ship's mast was carefully measured. The novel's protagonist was a notorious rake, living a life of excess. In the play, the rake's downfall was his own doing. The rake of coaches was ready for departure.
A long rake of carriages followed the engine. He rakes the garden to clear the debris. They rake the yard every weekend. She raked the gravel path after the storm. Rake the mulch flat around the roses. The gardener raked the leaves into a pile. She raked her fingers through the sand. They raked through the attic for old photos. She raked through her bag to find the keys. The helicopter raked the forest with searchlights. The warship raked the enemy's deck with cannon fire.
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- French:râteau, ratisser, ...
- German:Rechen, harken, ...
- Italian:rastrello, rastrellare, ...
- Spanish:rastrillo, rastrillar, ...
- Portuguese:ancinho, apanhar, ...
- Chinese:耙子, 耙, ...
- Japanese:熊手, かき集める, ...
- Arabic:مُشْط, جَمَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַגְרֵפָה, לְגָרֵף, ...
- Russian:грабли, сгрести, ...
- Ukrainian:граблі, згрібати, ...
- Hindi:रेक, इकट्ठा करना, ...
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