I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of rake (II)
1. : a raked area
2. : the stuff gathered with a rake
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of rake (VIII)
: dissolute conduct : licentiousness
III. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of rake (VIII)
: dissolute
IV. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of rake (V)
: inclined from the perpendicular or horizontal
shadows and markings revealed in the raking light of dawn or sunset — C.M.Lerici
V. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of rake (III)
: speedy , swift
a fellow with … a powerful raking stride — John Buchan