horse rake

noun

1. a large-wheeled rake drawn by a horse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse rake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

See friend Turner, mounted on the wheeled horse rake, riding about as if for pleasure.

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Then there was a mower, and horse rake.

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Inside of a year I was actin' postmistress, had full charge of the drygoods side, did all the grocery buyin', and was agent for a horse rake and mower concern.

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While the mowing machine, the haymaking machine, and horse rake give the farmer the power of using the sunshine, when it comes, to the best purpose, they are not without an effect upon the labouring population.

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I remember the first wire-toothed horse rake with its two handles, which when the day was hot and the grass heavy nearly killed both man and horse.

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