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Definition rake in British English

rake verb

verb
/reɪk/
1

to use a rake to make an area of soil level or to remove leaves from the ground

Synonyms and related words
aerate bed out bonsai
2

to pull your fingers through or along something, for example your hair or skin

Example

She sat down, nervously raking her fingers through her hair.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
3

to use a tool to separate the pieces of burning coal or wood in a fire

Synonyms and related words
card chase chip away
4

to move a gun slowly across a wide area when firing it

Example

Passing vehicles were raked with machine-gun fire.

Synonyms and related words
shoot blast spray
Definition rake in British English