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raked

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal of leaves

Raked is the past tense of the verb 'rake', which means to collect or gather something, typically leaves or debris, using a long-handled tool with a row of pointed teeth. Raking is commonly associated with gardening and landscaping, as it helps to clear yards and gardens of fallen leaves and other materials. The action can also be applied metaphorically to suggest organizing or tidying up in various contexts.

Synonyms

cleaned, collected, gathered

Examples of usage

  • I raked the leaves this afternoon.
  • After the storm, we raked the garden clean.
  • Last weekend, she raked the grass and picked up sticks.

Translations

Translations of the word "raked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raked

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geregelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disapu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณั€ั–ะฑะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgrzebany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ญใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรขtelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rastrillado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahraลŸlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆํ€ด๋กœ ๊ธํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฎูŽุทู‘ูŽุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrabanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrabanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€™่ฟ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrabljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑndฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rastrillado

Etymology

The word 'rake' originates from the Old English term 'racan', which means to scrape or gather. This term has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'rechen' in German and 'reka' in Old Norse, both carrying the meaning of raking or gathering. The tool itself has been used since ancient times for agricultural purposes, and its design has remained relatively unchanged throughout history. Over time, 'rake' evolved to encompass both the tool and the action of using it, becoming a commonplace term in landscaping and gardening. The past tense 'raked' reflects the completion of the action, symbolizing the effort taken to maintain cleanliness in outdoor spaces, a practice that has deep cultural and practical significance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,614, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.