noun
raking
Raking (noun) means the act of using a rake to gather or smooth something. Example: “The autumn raking took most of the weekend.”
noun
1
The act of using a rake to gather or smooth something.
"The autumn raking took most of the weekend."
adj
1
Sloped or slanting.
"A raking beam of sunlight cut across the room."
How to use raking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of using a rake, or (as an adjective) slanting.
Common pairings
raking light
leaf raking
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Word forms
- Plural
- rakings
- Comparative
- more raking
- Superlative
- most raking
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Rhymes for raking
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What does “raking” mean?
The word “raking” means the act of using a rake to gather or smooth something. In plain terms, either the act of using a rake, or (as an adjective) slanting.
How do you use “raking” in a sentence?
Here is “raking” used in a sentence: “The autumn raking took most of the weekend.”
What part of speech is “raking”?
Depending on how it is used, “raking” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “raking” have?
“Raking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of using a rake to gather or smooth something.
