rake
noun (1)
\ 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 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
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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More Definitions for rake
rake
noun
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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
verb
raked;
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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