Definition

• noun: a tool that has a series of metal, wooden, or plastic pieces at the end of a long handle and that is used to gather leaves, break apart soil, make ground smooth, etc.
• noun: an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
• verb: to use a rake to gather leaves, break apart soil, make ground smooth, etc.
• verb: to gather, loosen, or smooth with or as if with a rake
• usually used with 'in'
• synonyms: casanova, don juan, lothario