rake

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Gartengerät mit langem Stiel und Zinken zum Zusammenrechen von Laub oder Lockern des Bodens; der Neigungswinkel oder die Schräge gegenüber der Horizontalen; oder ein modischer, aber ausschweifender Mann in der Gesellschaft.

A noun with multiple meanings: a long-handled tool with a row of teeth used for gathering leaves or loosening soil; a degree of slope or inclination from a horizontal plane; or a fashionable but dissolute man in society.

1. Garden toolA2formal

   A long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head, used for gathering leaves, hay, or grass, or for loosening soil.

   Rechen

   • He used a rake to gather the fallen leaves into a pile.
   • The gardener raked the soil smooth before planting seeds.
   • She bought a new rake for the autumn cleanup.

   Synonymegarden rake

2. Dissolute manC1formalbritish

   A fashionable man who lives a life of pleasure and immoral behavior, often associated with high society.

   Wüstling

   • The character in the novel was a notorious rake who squandered his fortune.
   • He was known as a rake among the aristocracy for his scandalous affairs.
   • The play features a charming rake who reforms by the final act.

   Synonymedebaucheelibertineplayboyprofligaterakehell

   Antonymeasceticprudepuritan

3. Angle of slopeB2formal

   The degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; a slope or incline.

   Neigung

   • The stage was built with a slight rake to improve visibility.
   • The roof has a steep rake to allow snow to slide off.
   • The engineer calculated the rake of the theater seating.

   Synonymeanglecantinclinationinclineleanpitchslantslopetilt

• Verb, das das Zusammenrechen, Einebnen oder gründliche Durchsuchen mit einem Rechen oder einem ähnlichen Werkzeug bezeichnet; auch für intensives Suchen oder Durchkämmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering, smoothing, or searching through something using a rake or similar tool, or to search thoroughly.

1. Move through with a rakeA2formal

   To drag a rake or similar tool across a surface to gather leaves, debris, or to loosen soil.

   Harken

   • He raked the leaves into a pile.
   • She raked the garden bed to prepare it for planting.
   • They raked the gravel path to keep it even.

   Synonymeclearcollectcombdraggatherscrapesweep

2. Level or smooth with a rakeA2formal

   To use a rake to make a surface even or smooth.

   Mit dem Rechen glätten

   • The gardener raked the soil smooth before sowing seeds.
   • He raked the sand on the beach volleyball court.
   • She raked the dirt to create a flat surface for the patio.

   Synonymecombharrowlevelsmooth

3. Sweep the length ofB2formal

   To pass over or through something completely, often with a sweeping motion.

   Absuchen

   • The searchlight raked the field for any sign of movement.
   • The machine gun fire raked the enemy position.
   • His eyes raked the crowd, looking for his friend.

   Synonymecombrangescanscoursearchsweeptraverse

4. Examine hastilyB2informal

   To look through or search something quickly and not very carefully.

   flüchtig durchsehen

   • She raked through the drawer looking for her keys.
   • He raked the documents for any relevant information.
   • They raked the internet for cheap flight deals.

   Synonymecombransackriflerummagescanscoursearchskim

5. Gather with a rakeA2formal

   To collect or accumulate something using a raking motion.

   Mit dem Rechen zusammenharken

   • The farmer raked the hay into bales.
   • He raked the fallen apples into a basket.
   • She raked the scattered toys into a pile.

   Synonymecollectcombgatherscrapesweep

6. Scrape gentlyB1informal

   To lightly scratch or rub a surface, often with a tool or fingernails.

   Leicht kratzen

   • He raked his fingers through his hair.
   • She raked the mud off her boots with a stick.
   • The cat raked its claws down the sofa.

   Synonymeabradegrazescrapescratchscuff

Phrasal-Variantenrake inrake offrake up