raker

A gardener uses a raker to gather fallen leaves in the yard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who uses a rake: "raker" refers to an individual who rakes, such as in gardening or farming, to gather leaves, hay, or other materials.
   • A tool or device for raking: In some contexts, "raker" can mean a rake itself, especially in informal or technical usage.
   • A person who searches or rummages: Informally, "raker" can describe someone who searches or rummages through things, like a "raker" through trash or archives.
   • A comb (slang): In informal British English, "raker" can refer to a comb, especially a large-toothed one.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The raker gathered the fallen leaves into a pile. (A person using a rake for gardening.)
  • He is a diligent raker, always clearing the garden paths. (Someone who regularly rakes.)
  • The old raker was worn and rusty. (The rake itself as a tool.)
  • She was a raker through old documents in the library. (A person who searches or rummages.)
  • He pulled out his raker to tidy his hair. (Slang for a comb.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a raker": to habitually rake or search through things.

  • She is a raker in the flea market, always looking for antiques. (She regularly searches for items.)

• "raker of the fields": a poetic or literary term for a farm worker who rakes hay.

  • The raker of the fields worked from dawn to dusk. (A farm labourer.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rake (n): a tool with a long handle and tines used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.

  • He bought a new rake for the garden. (The base tool.)

• Raking (adj/n): the act of using a rake; also, the process of searching.

  • Raking the lawn is hard work. (The activity.)

• Raker's arm (n): a slang term for a strong or muscular arm, as from frequent raking.

  • He has a raker's arm from years of farm work.

Synonyms

• Gardener: a person who tends a garden, which may include raking.
• Gatherer: someone who collects things, like leaves or objects.
• Searcher: a person who looks for something thoroughly.
• Comb (slang): a tool for grooming hair.

Phrasal Verbs

• Rake up: to gather or collect using a rake, or to bring up old issues.

  • He raked up the leaves into a pile. (Used a rake to gather.)
  • She raked up old grievances during the argument. (Brought up past problems.)

• Rake in: to earn or acquire large amounts of money or profit.

  • The business raked in millions last year. (Earned a lot.)

Related Idioms

• Rake over the coals: to reprimand or criticize someone severely.

  • The manager raked him over the coals for the mistake. (Scolded harshly.)

• Rake through: to search or examine thoroughly.

  • She raked through the drawer for the missing key. (Searched meticulously.)