noun
raking
noun
1
The act of using a rake to gather or smooth something.
"The autumn raking took most of the weekend."
adj
1
Sloped or slanting.
"A raking beam of sunlight cut across the room."
How to Use Raking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of using a rake, or (as an adjective) slanting.
Common pairings
raking light
leaf raking
Word Forms
more raking comparative, rakings plural, most raking superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “raking”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The autumn _____ took most of the weekend.