rake
0 antonyms and opposites of rake, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A garden tool with a row of teeth on a long handle, used to gather leaves or debris or to smooth soil.
How to use rake
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Etymology
From Old English raca/racu, "tool with a row of teeth", from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to straighten" — the "immoral man" sense developed separately, likely a shortening of "rakehell".
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What does “rake” mean?
The word “rake” means a garden tool with a row of teeth on a long handle, used to gather leaves or debris or to smooth soil. In plain terms, most commonly the garden tool or the act of using it — but also a slant/tilt, or (in older or literary English) a charming but disreputable man.
How do you pronounce “rake”?
“Rake” is pronounced rayk (/ɹeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “rake” in a sentence?
Here is “rake” used in a sentence: “He leaned the rake against the shed after clearing the leaves.”
What part of speech is “rake”?
Depending on how it is used, “rake” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rake” come from?
The word “rake” comes from Old English. From Old English raca/racu, "tool with a row of teeth", from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to straighten" — the "immoral man" sense developed separately, likely a shortening of "rakehell".
Is “rake” a common word?
“Rake” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rake” have?
“Rake” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a garden tool with a row of teeth on a long handle, used to gather leaves or debris or to smooth soil.