rake

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: инструмент с длинной ручкой и рядом зубьев для сбора листьев или рыхления почвы; степень наклона или уклона от горизонтальной плоскости; или модный, но распутный мужчина в обществе.esSustantivo con varios significados: herramienta con un mango largo y una serie de dientes para recoger hojas o rastrillar el suelo; grado de inclinación o pendiente respecto a un plano horizontal; u hombre elegante pero libertino en la sociedad.frNom avec plusieurs sens : outil à long manche muni de dents pour rassembler les feuilles ou ameublir le sol ; degré d'inclinaison ou de pente par rapport à l'horizontale ; ou homme élégant mais débauché en société.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários significados: ferramenta com cabo longo e fileira de dentes usada para juntar folhas ou afofar a terra; grau de inclinação ou declive em relação ao plano horizontal; ou homem elegante, mas libertino, na sociedade.zh一个多义词名词：带长柄和一排齿的农具，用于耙集落叶或松土；也表示相对于水平面的倾斜度或坡度；在旧时英语中还可指生活放荡、品行不端的时髦男子。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: أداة ذات مقبض طويل وصف من الأسنان تُستعمل لجمع الأوراق أو تنعيم التربة؛ ومقدار الميل أو الانحدار عن المستوى الأفقي؛ ورجل أنيق لكنه فاجر في المجتمع.

1. Garden tool A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГраблиesRastrillo de jardínfrRâteau de jardindeRechenptAncinhozh耙子arمِجْرَفَة الحديقة

   Synonymes: garden rake

2. Dissolute man C1 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruРаспутникesHombre disolutofrDissoludeWüstlingptLibertinozh浪荡子arالرجل الماجن

   Synonymes: debaucheelibertineplayboyprofligaterakehell

   Antonymes: asceticprudepuritan

3. Angle of slope B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаклонesInclinaciónfrPente, inclinaisondeNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾斜度arميل

   Synonymes: anglecantinclinationinclineleanpitchslantslopetilt

• rakes plural form
• rakes' possessive plural form
• rake's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сбору, разравниванию или тщательному поиску чего-либо с помощью граблей или подобного инструмента, или для тщательного поиска.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de recoger, rastrillar o nivelar algo con un rastrillo o herramienta similar, o de buscar algo minuciosamente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de ramasser, d'aplanir ou de fouiller soigneusement quelque chose à l'aide d'un râteau ou d'un outil similaire, ou pour chercher minutieusement.deVerb, das das Zusammenrechen, Einebnen oder gründliche Durchsuchen mit einem Rechen oder einem ähnlichen Werkzeug bezeichnet; auch für intensives Suchen oder Durchkämmen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de juntar, nivelar ou revirar algo com um ancinho ou instrumento semelhante, ou de procurar algo minuciosamente.zh表示用耙子等工具收集、耙平东西，或仔细搜寻、翻找的动作。arفعل يدل على جمع الأشياء أو تسويتها أو البحث عنها بدقة باستخدام المدمة أو أداة مشابهة، أو على التفتيش والبحث الشديد.

1. Move through with a rake A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСгребатьesRastrillarfrratisserdeHarkenptAncinharzh耙arجمع بالمجرفة

   Synonymes: clearcollectcombdraggatherscrapesweep

2. Level or smooth with a rake A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазравнивать граблямиesRastrillarfrRatisserdeMit dem Rechen glättenptNivelar com ancinhozh用耙子耙平arتسوية السطح بالمجرفة

   Synonymes: combharrowlevelsmooth

3. Sweep the length of B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрочесатьesbarrer a lo largofrbalayer en longeantdeAbsuchenptVarrerzh扫遍arيَجْتَاح بِكَنْس

   Synonymes: combrangescanscoursearchsweeptraverse

4. Examine hastily B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruБегло просмотретьesexaminar rápidamentefrFouiller rapidementdeflüchtig durchsehenptExaminar rapidamentezh匆匆翻阅arتصفَّح سريعًا

   Synonymes: combransackriflerummagescanscoursearchskim

5. Gather with a rake A2 formal

   To collect or accumulate something using a raking motion.

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

   ruСгребать граблямиesRastrillarfrratisserdeMit dem Rechen zusammenharkenptJuntar com ancinhozh用耙子耙arجمع بالمجرفة

   Synonymes: collectcombgatherscrapesweep

6. Scrape gently B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкрестиesRascar suavementefrGratter légèrementdeLeicht kratzenptCoçar de levezh轻刮arخدش بلطف

   Synonymes: abradegrazescrapescratchscuff

• raked past participle
• raked past simple
• raking present participle
• rakes third person singular

Variantes phrasal: rake inrake offrake up