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rake

UK
/reɪk/
US
/reɪk/
rake in
rake off
rake out
rake up

Translations

rakenoun
rakes
pl
UK
/reɪk/
US
/reɪk/
He used a rake to gather the leaves into a pile.
Il a utilisé un râteau pour rassembler les feuilles en un tas.
inclinaisonTerme technique, notamment en architecture et en aménagement de salles.
The rake of the auditorium ensured that everyone had a clear view of the stage.
L'inclinaison de l'auditorium garantissait à chacun une vue dégagée sur la scène.
Additional translations
libertinHomme débauché ou sans scrupules dans sa vie amoureuse.
Synonyms
harrow
grooming tool
tiller
scraper
rakeverb
raked
Past Simple
raked
Past Participle
raking
Gerund
UK
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US
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The cat raked its claws across the surface of the couch.
Le chat a raclé la surface du canapé avec ses griffes.
fouillerAu sens de chercher méthodiquement dans un endroit ou un ensemble d'objets.
He raked through the drawer looking for his missing keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir à la recherche de ses clés disparues.
She spent the afternoon raking leaves in the backyard.
Elle a passé l'après-midi à ratisser les feuilles dans le jardin.
Additional translations
amasserSens fréquent surtout au figuré, notamment pour l'argent ou les profits.
Synonyms
harvest
sweep
scrape
collect
gather
rakeadjective
more rake
Comp.
most rake
Super.
Used attributively in technical or architectural contexts (e.g., "rake angle") to denote slope or inclination.
inclinéS'emploie surtout pour une surface ou une toiture.
The rake roof created more headroom in the attic.
Le toit incliné créait davantage d'espace sous le toit.
Synonyms
licentious
wanton
roué
libertine
lecherous
rakish
dissolute
debauched
dissipated
profligate

Definitions

rakenoun
A tool consisting of a pole with a crossbar toothed like a comb at the end, used especially for drawing together cut grass or fallen leaves.
He used a rake to gather the leaves into a pile.
A dissolute or immoral person, especially a man who behaves irresponsibly in sexual matters.
The novel's protagonist was a charming rake who left a trail of broken hearts.
The angle of a slope, especially in a theater or stadium seating.
The rake of the auditorium ensured that everyone had a clear view of the stage.
rakeverb
To gather, collect, or move something, especially leaves or other debris, using a rake or similar tool.
She spent the afternoon raking leaves in the backyard.
To search or scour through something thoroughly.
He raked through the drawer looking for his missing keys.
To scrape or scratch with a long sweeping motion.
The cat raked its claws across the surface of the couch.
To earn or acquire a large amount of something, especially money, often quickly or easily.
The company raked in millions of dollars in profits last year.
rakeadjective
Inclined or sloping from the vertical or horizontal; relating to or designating such an angle of inclination.
The rake roof created more headroom in the attic.
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