Rake Definition
rake
noun
- a dissolute man in fashionable society
- degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch"
- a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
verb
- move through with or as if with a rake; "She raked her fingers through her hair"
- level or smooth with a rake; "rake gravel"
- sweep the length of; "The gunfire raked the coast"
- examine hastily; "She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"
- gather with a rake; "rake leaves"
- scrape gently; "graze the skin"
"Rake" in song lyrics
See how rake is used in real songs:
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"I'm wide up and ready to rake"
Daddy Yankee f/ Paul Wall — Machete Reloaded -
"Ga Bow, pull it foul, major cheddar to rake"
Deadly Venoms f/ K.G.B., M.M.O. — Ring Bells Posse (P.Y.N. Symphony) -
"Your buck teeth hang out of your mouth like a rake"
Digital Underground — Shake & Bake
Words that rhyme with rake
Usage tips for "rake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rake" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rake to find words that pair well.