raked

[ reykt ]

adjective

1. inclining from the vertical or from the horizontal:

   raked masts; a raked stage.

Other Words From

• un·raked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raked¹

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

Example Sentences

He’s one of baseball’s best young players, he raked the Dodgers for a 1.084 OPS in the World Series, he was everything Aaron Judge was not, and heaven knows the Dodgers can afford him.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s raked in millions from police unions and often talks about restoring the relationship between the district attorney’s office and local cops.

From Los Angeles Times

Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England picked three spinners on a pitch that has been "raked" for the deciding Test against Pakistan.

From BBC

Police have launched a hate crime investigation after antisemitic messages were raked into bunkers at a golf club in north London.

From BBC

Police are convinced that had Stevenson succeeded, many more people would have lost their lives while he raked in millions of pounds.

From BBC