rake
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Simple Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and metal teeth, used to gather leaves or make ground smooth.
When to Use
ðŽDaily ConversationðžWorkplace English
Elementary â simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
âCan you help me rake the leaves in the backyard?â
âI need to buy a new rake â this one is broken.â
Learning Path
âķFull Definition
A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.
Related Words
Synonyms:
garden toolleaf rake
Word Family:
rakesrakedraking