raked

American  

[reykt] / reɪkt /

adjective

1. inclining from the vertical or from the horizontal.

   raked masts; a raked stage.

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Other Word Forms

• unraked adjective

Etymology

Origin of raked

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

Example Sentences

He raked his sticky, wet claws over his neck.

From Literature

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

From Barron's

The venues raked in more money when they began banning concertgoers from bringing their own lawn chairs to its amphitheaters.

From The Wall Street Journal

She raked her hands through her hair, then groaned.

From Literature

Rolled-up sleeves and charcoal smudges on his nose and elbow, hair wild and raked through.

From Literature