Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Rakes.
How to pronounce rakes:
UK
Rakes - as a noun
Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
Example: "The roof had a steep pitch"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchslantHypernyms (Closely Related)
gradientHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
toolHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rakes - as a verb
Move through with or as if with a rake
Example: "She raked her fingers through her hair"
Level or smooth with a rake
Example: "Rake gravel"
Sweep the length of
Example: "The gunfire raked the coast"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sweepHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine hastily
Example: "She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glance overscanskimGather with a rake
Example: "Rake leaves"
Example Sentences
"The gardeners used rakes to level the soil."
"The kids were playing in the yard with their toy rakes."
"He rakes the leaves in the backyard."
"The ground was covered in rakes after the storm."
"She rakes the gravel to create a smooth surface."
Word Game Points
Is RAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rakes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rakes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is RAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rakes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
