raking

British  

/ ˈreɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

I struggle to make sense of the nonsensical scene in front of me while I try to ignore Gran’s gaze, which is raking all over me.

From Literature

He thought back, raking through his memory like a sandbox.

From Literature

Style still counts: While many of today’s coaches dress for raking leaves, Pitino wears suits that cost more than nice vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although Smith hasn’t spoken about any particular overtures from rival programs, those close to him acknowledge that he could easily mimic his peers by jumping in the transfer portal and raking in the cash.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet her shyness intensified in the final decade of her life, when she stayed home caring for her mother, watching sports and raking in royalties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• comb
• scour
• scrape