rake

US /reɪk/
UK /reɪk/
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1.

a tool with a long handle and a row of teeth at the head, used for gathering leaves, hay, or other loose material, or for smoothing the ground.

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He used a rake to clear the leaves from the lawn.
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The gardener smoothed the soil with a small hand rake.
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harrowcultivator
2.

a man who is habitually dissolute, immoral, or debauched.

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He was known as a notorious rake in his youth, spending his days gambling and carousing.
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Her father warned her to stay away from that charming but dangerous rake.
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libertinedebaucheeprofligaterouédissolute
1.

gather, smooth, or clear with a rake.

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She spent the afternoon raking leaves in the yard.
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He carefully raked the gravel path to make it smooth.
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clearsweepgather
2.

sweep (something) with a rapid glance.

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He raked the room with his eyes, searching for any sign of trouble.
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The teacher raked the students with a stern gaze.
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scansweepglance over
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rake inrake upbe as thin as a rake