Background for raking

raking

/ˈreɪkɪŋ/

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verb

To walk; to roam, to wander.

Examples :

"He enjoys raking through the old bookstores, hoping to find a hidden gem. "

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verb

Of animals (especially sheep): to graze.

Examples :

"The sheep were raking the hillside, moving slowly as they ate the grass. "

animal agriculture

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verb

To roam or wander through (somewhere).

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The lost cat had been raking through the neighborhood all night, searching for its home." "

action place way

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verb

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

Examples :

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

agriculture utensil action

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verb

To move swiftly; to proceed rapidly.

Examples :

"The fire was raking across the dry field, spreading quickly towards the houses. "

action way direction

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verb

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 hawk, instead of diving for the rabbit, was raking high and wide, ignoring the lure and heading toward the distant woods. "

animal bird sport action nature

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verb

To incline (something) from a perpendicular direction.

Examples :

"A mast rakes aft."

direction technical position

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verb

Senses relating to watercraft.

Examples :

"The sailboat captain was raking the hull free of seaweed after the race. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean

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verb

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

Examples :

"He was raking it in, spending every night out partying and neglecting his schoolwork. "

moral character action person

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noun

The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake.

Examples :

"The raking of leaves took all afternoon. "

agriculture action process utensil

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noun

A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake.

Examples :

"After an hour of raking, the raking filled three large garbage bags with leaves. "

agriculture work utensil environment

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adjective

Swiftly moving.

Examples :

"The raking wind whipped fallen leaves across the park, making it difficult to walk. "

action way quality

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adjective

Sloping; having a rake or incline.

Examples :

"The house featured a raking roofline that sloped sharply down to the side, giving it a modern look. "

architecture technical