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raked

American

[reykt] / reɪkt /

adjective

inclining from the vertical or from the horizontal.

raked masts; a raked stage.

Other Word Forms

unraked adjective

Etymology

Origin of raked

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

Example Sentences

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During an internal affairs interview, Halem said that he raked in about $1 million a year in profit from Drive-LA, according to a department source who requested anonymity in order to discuss personnel matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Movie, raked in more than $1.36 billion worldwide, says BoxOfficeMojo.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

On a $25 million budget, “It Ends with Us” raked in a jaw-dropping $351 million worldwide.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

They mowed it, raked it and planted herbs and wildflowers, a London tribunal heard.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The curved nails raked Holly’s helmet, scoring parallel grooves in the alloy.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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