Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rake

noun / verb
/reɪk/
Definition
A tool with a long handle and a head with short, sharp teeth used for gathering leaves, hay, or grass.
Examples
  • She used a rake to gather the fallen leaves in her yard.
  • He raked the sand to make patterns on the beach.
Meaning
To collect or arrange something, typically by dragging it across a surface.
Synonyms
  • Collect
  • Gather
  • Scrape