CEFR A2

rake

noun

Meaning

A tool with a long handle and a row of stiff teeth, used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.

Examples

He used a rake to clear the lawn of debris.
The gardener smoothed the soil with a rake before planting.

Synonyms: garden tool, leaf gatherer, spade, hoe

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rake (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /reɪk/

Definition

A tool with a long handle and a row of stiff teeth, used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil.

Examples

He used a rake to clear the lawn of debris.
The gardener smoothed the soil with a rake before planting.
After the storm, the yard was covered in leaves, so I grabbed my rake.

How to Use rake

rake leaves (collocation): To gather fallen leaves using a rake. — "It's time to rake the leaves in the backyard."
rake soil (collocation): To smooth or prepare soil with a rake. — "He will rake the soil before sowing the seeds."

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