1. plural of rake: long-handled tools with teeth or prongs used for gathering leaves, hay, or smoothing soil
2. plural of rake: immoral or dissolute men, especially those who live extravagantly
Usage: literary; somewhat archaic

1. third person singular present of rake: gathers or smooths with a rake
2. third person singular present of rake: searches through thoroughly

Examples

• She rakes the fallen leaves every autumn.
• The gardener bought new rakes for the spring cleanup.
• He rakes through old documents looking for clues.
• The wind rakes across the open field.
• Two rakes leaned against the garden shed.
• She rakes the sand smooth on the volleyball court.
• The detective rakes over every detail of the case.