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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 fallen leaves.
Он использовал грабли, чтобы собрать опавшие листья.
He was known as a rake in his younger years.
В молодости его знали как повесу.
Additional translations
разгильдяй
грабитель
Synonyms
harrow
grooming tool
tiller
scraper
rakeverb
raked
Past Simple
raked
Past Participle
raking
Gerund
UK
/reɪk/
US
/reɪk/
They rake the hay into piles.
Они сгребают сено в кучи.
She rakes the sand to make it smooth.
Она загребает песок, чтобы сделать его гладким.
Additional translations
Чесать
Очищать
Synonyms
gather
collect
scrape
sweep
harvest
rakeadjective
more rake
Comp.
most rake
Super.
Used attributively in technical or architectural contexts (e.g., "rake angle") to denote slope or inclination.
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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