First Known Use: before 12th century
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1rake
noun \ˈrāk\
Definition of RAKE
1
a : an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground b : a machine for gathering hay
2
: an implement like a rake
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Origin of RAKE
Middle English, from Old English racu; akin to Old High German rehho rake
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
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>
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
3rake
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 of RAKE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1626
4rake
verb
rakedrak·ing
Definition of RAKE
intransitive verb
: to incline from the perpendicular
First Known Use of RAKE
1691
5rake
noun
Definition of RAKE
: a dissolute person : libertine
Origin of RAKE
short for rakehell
First Known Use: 1653
RAKED Defined for Kids
1rake
noun \ˈrāk\
Definition of RAKE for Kids
: a garden tool with a long handle and a bar with teeth or prongs at the end
2rake
verb
rakedrak·ing
Definition of RAKE for Kids
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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