Definition

A tool or person that gathers or collects things, especially using a rake, which is a long-handled implement with a row of teeth used for gathering leaves, hay, or other materials.

Example

The gardener used a raker to collect the fallen leaves from the yard.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a raker in action during the harvest?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch how it gathers everything so efficiently.

I wish I could operate a raker like that; it looks really fun!

It does seem fun, but I hear it's also a lot of hard work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raker → The word 'raker' is derived from 'rake' (from Old English 'raca', meaning to gather or collect) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A raker is a person who gathers or collects, often referring to someone who rakes leaves or similar materials.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'gathers' ('rake') things together, and the '-er' just means a person. A raker is someone who collects or gathers.

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