rake

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Ancinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgarden rake

2. Dissolute manC1formalbritish

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

   Libertino

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdebaucheelibertineplayboyprofligaterakehell

   Antônimosasceticprudepuritan

3. Angle of slopeB2formal

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

   Inclinação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanglecantinclinationinclineleanpitchslantslopetilt

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de juntar, nivelar ou revirar algo com um ancinho ou instrumento semelhante, ou de procurar algo minuciosamente.

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.

   Ancinhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclearcollectcombdraggatherscrapesweep

2. Level or smooth with a rakeA2formal

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

   Nivelar com ancinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscombharrowlevelsmooth

3. Sweep the length ofB2formal

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

   Varrer

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscombrangescanscoursearchsweeptraverse

4. Examine hastilyB2informal

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

   Examinar rapidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscombransackriflerummagescanscoursearchskim

5. Gather with a rakeA2formal

   To collect or accumulate something using a raking motion.

   Juntar com ancinho

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

   Sinônimoscollectcombgatherscrapesweep

6. Scrape gentlyB1informal

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

   Coçar de leve

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabradegrazescrapescratchscuff

Variantes phrasalrake inrake offrake up