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raking

/ˈreɪkɪŋ/

raking in

raking off

raking out

raking up

rakingnoun

rakings

Translations

сгребание

Raking the leaves is a common autumn activity.

Сгребание листьев - это обычное осеннее занятие.

Additional translations

сбор листьев

Definitions

The act of using a rake to gather leaves, hay, or other material.

The raking of leaves in the yard took all afternoon.

Material that has been gathered together by a rake.

He stuffed the grass rakings into the compost bin.

Synonyms

rakinggerund / present participle

/ˈreɪkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe sweeping or length-wise action (e.g., "raking fire").

Definitions

Sweeping lengthwise across a target, especially of gunfire, light, or movement.

The vessel took severe damage from raking fire astern.

rakeverb

raking

Gerund

raked

Past Simple

raked

Past Participle

raking

Gerund

/reɪk/

Translations

загребать

She rakes the sand to make it smooth.

Она загребает песок, чтобы сделать его гладким.

сгребать

They rake the hay into piles.

Они сгребают сено в кучи.

Additional translations

Очищать

Чесать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rakenoun

Definitions

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.

rakeadjective

Definitions

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.