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rake

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noun noun

A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.

Examples :

"After mowing the lawn, I used the rake to gather all the cut grass into a pile. "

agriculture utensil machine

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(by extension) A similarly shaped tool used for other purposes.

Examples :

"My grandfather used a special rake to collect fallen leaves from the garden, not the kind used for lawns. "

utensil agriculture

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noun noun

The act of raking.

Examples :

"The rake of the leaves took longer than expected. "

utensil agriculture action

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Something that is raked.

Examples :

"The large pile of leaves was quite a rake. "

utensil agriculture

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To act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake.

Examples :

"She is raking the gravel path to keep it even."

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A walk, or a journey taken (especially on foot); the act of taking a walk or journey.

Examples :

"After school, my rake was a long walk home. "

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The movement of animals while grazing.

Examples :

"The sheep's rake across the pasture was quite impressive. "

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The pastureland over which animals graze; a range, a stray.

Examples :

"The farmer's sheep grazed peacefully on the wide rake of the valley. "

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A journey to transport something between two places; a run; also, the quantity of items so transported.

Examples :

"My dad made three rakes to the dump to get rid of all the fallen branches. "

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verb

To walk; to roam, to wander.

Examples :

"During summer break, I like to rake through the woods behind my house, exploring the trails. "

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Of animals (especially sheep): to graze.

Examples :

"The sheep raked the hillside, keeping the grass short and even. "

animal agriculture biology plant

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To roam or wander through (somewhere).

Examples :

""The stray cat likes to rake through our garden looking for food." "

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A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.

Examples :

"After mowing the lawn, I used a rake to gather all the fallen leaves. "

utensil agriculture machine environment

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(by extension) A similarly shaped tool used for other purposes.

Examples :

"The pastry chef used a special rake to create patterns on the chocolate frosting. "

utensil agriculture item

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The act of raking.

Examples :

"The gardener's rake was used to rake the leaves from the yard. "

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Something that is raked.

Examples :

"The leaves were rake into a big pile. "

utensil agriculture

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A course, a path, especially a narrow and steep path or route up a hillside.

Examples :

"The children carefully navigated the steep rake leading up to the school. "

geography way place

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A fissure or mineral vein of ore traversing the strata vertically, or nearly so.

Examples :

"The miners found a rich rake of gold ore in the mountain. "

geology mineral

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(originally Northern England) A series, a succession; specifically a set of coupled rail vehicles, normally coaches or wagons.

Examples :

"The train was formed of a locomotive and a rake of six coaches."

technical vehicle industry

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(systems theory) In cellular automata: a puffer that emits a stream of spaceships rather than a trail of debris.

Examples :

"In Conway's Game of Life, the "Gemini" puffer is a rake because it continuously generates glider spaceships. "

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Rate of progress; pace, speed.

Examples :

"The student's rake of progress in math was slow, but steady. "

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A divergence from the horizontal or perpendicular; a slant, a slope.

Examples :

"The architect designed the building with a subtle rake to its roof, allowing for better water drainage. "

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(specifically) In full, angle of rake or rake angle: the angle between the edge or face of a tool (especially a cutting tool) and a plane (usually one perpendicular to the object that the tool is being applied to).

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully adjusted the rake angle of the saw to ensure a clean cut. "

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The direction of slip during the movement of a fault, measured within the fault plane.

Examples :

"Geologists carefully measured the rake of the fault line, observing how one side of the earth slipped upward at a 30-degree angle relative to the fault's surface. "

geology technical direction

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Senses relating to watercraft.

Examples :

"The small boat's rake, the angle of its mast towards the stern, gave it a jaunty appearance. "

nautical sailing

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(roofing) The sloped edge of a roof at or adjacent to the first or last rafter.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the rake of the roof before starting the repairs. "

architecture building

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A person (usually a man) who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct.

Examples :

"The new student, a notorious rake, spent more time partying than studying. "

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Rate of progress; pace, speed.

Examples :

"The student's rake of improvement in math was impressive; she learned much faster each week. "

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To move swiftly; to proceed rapidly.

Examples :

"The rain raked across the windshield, making it hard to see. "

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Of a bird of prey: to fly after a quarry; also, to fly away from the falconer, to go wide of the quarry being pursued.

Examples :

"The young hawk began to rake, flying wide of the rabbit and back toward the trees. "

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A divergence from the horizontal or perpendicular; a slant, a slope.

Examples :

"The roof of the shed had a slight rake, making it easier to shed water. "

appearance technical architecture

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(specifically) In full, angle of rake or rake angle: the angle between the edge or face of a tool (especially a cutting tool) and a plane (usually one perpendicular to the object that the tool is being applied to).

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully adjusted the rake angle on the saw blade to ensure a smooth cut on the wood. "

technical machine science industry technology

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The direction of slip during the movement of a fault, measured within the fault plane.

Examples :

"The geologist measured the rake of the fault line to understand how the land moved during the earthquake. "

geology technical direction

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Senses relating to watercraft.

Examples :

"The sailboat's rake made it difficult to navigate the choppy waters. "

nautical sailing

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(roofing) The sloped edge of a roof at or adjacent to the first or last rafter.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the rake of the shed roof to ensure it aligned with the rest of the structure. "

architecture building

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verb

To incline (something) from a perpendicular direction.

Examples :

"A mast rakes aft."

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Senses relating to watercraft.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully raked the small boat, ensuring no debris interfered with its smooth passage through the water. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean

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A person (usually a man) who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct.

Examples :

"Though known for his expensive clothes and charming wit, everyone knew Charles was a rake who spent his nights gambling and womanizing. "

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To behave as a rake; to lead a hedonistic and immoral life.

Examples :

"After inheriting a fortune, John abandoned his studies and began to rake through the city, spending his nights in gambling dens and surrounding himself with frivolous company. "

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