rake
|rake|
B2
/reɪk/
gather or scrape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'raca,' where 'racan' meant 'to scrape or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'raca' transformed into the Middle English word 'rake,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rake.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape or gather,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool with a long handle and a row of teeth at the end, used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.
He used a rake to gather the fallen leaves in the garden.
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Noun 2
a dissolute or immoral person, especially a man who indulges in vices.
He was known as a rake in his younger years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45