raking
/ (ˈreɪkɪŋ) /
rugby the offence committed when a player deliberately scrapes an opponent's leg, arm, etc, with the studs of his or her boots
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How to use raking in a sentence
Republicans, in the House especially, have been pushing Keystone for some time and raking in donations in the process.
The Pipeline From Hell: There’s No Good Reason to Build Keystone XL | Jack Holmes | November 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt one point the commanding general, General Throckmorton, was told that there was gunfire raking a street.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon Shows Us How Not to Govern | Eleanor Clift | August 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Lexington Herald-Leader sure did, raking McConnell over the coals Wednesday.
Because they were the ones “raking in the coals,” they were nicknamed “rakers.”
9 Secrets of the NYPD’s Spy Unit Revealed in ‘Enemies Within’ | Abby Haglage | August 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe elected Irish head of state volunteered a pay cut – our head of state keeps raking it in without a word of protest.
One day, Mr. Marble and his men were engaged in the meadow, raking hay and carting it into the barn.
Mike Marble | Uncle FrankAnd to-day have been in a crispation of energy and ill-temper, raking my wretched mail together.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonThis gave the American ship a raking position, and in a moment the grim tars were hard at work with their guns.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes | VariousMackenzie flared up at the raking-over Tim gave him, and turned his face away to hold down a hot reply.
The Flockmaster of Poison Creek | George W. Ogden"I'll have the police raking the city for him without delay," said Merry.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit | Burt L. Standish
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