1. present participle of rake; gathering leaves or debris with a rake
2. searching through something thoroughly

1. slanted at a sharp angle; sloping

1. the action of using a rake to gather debris

Examples

• She spent the afternoon raking leaves in the backyard.
• The detective was raking through the evidence for clues.
• The ship had a raking mast that leaned backward.
• The raking of autumn leaves is a seasonal chore.
• He was raking the sand trap on the golf course.
• The raking angle of the roof helped shed rainwater.
• After raking the yard, they bagged all the debris.