Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raking
verb
/ˈreɪ.kɪŋ/
Definition
The act of gathering leaves or debris using a rake.
Examples
- She spent the afternoon raking leaves in the garden.
- After the storm, he was raking the yard to clean up the fallen branches.
- The children enjoyed raking the piles of leaves to jump into them.
Meaning
Raking usually refers to the action of collecting loose material such as leaves, grass, or debris with the use of a tool called a rake.
Synonyms
- gathering
- collecting
- harvesting
