raked

[reykt]

adjective

1. inclining from the vertical or from the horizontal.

   raked masts; a raked stage.

Other Word Forms

• unraked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raked¹

First recorded in 1945–50; rake ³ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The primary group backing Proposition 50 raked in $77.5 million and spent $28.1 million through Sept. 20, according to a campaign finance report that was filed with the secretary of state’s office on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

I see that you raked in $1.3 million on your “God Bless the USA Bible.”

From Los Angeles Times

And, to be fair, the amount of cash that “Infinity Castle” raked in is eye-popping.

From Salon

After being raked over the coals, Deen turned to look at the camera.

From Salon

Capitalizing on this boon, Netflix pushed the film into theaters for special sing-along screenings, which proved to be a hit for “Wicked” last year, and raked in $18 million over just one weekend.

From Salon