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rake (noun)

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  • rake — Ⅰ. rake [1] ► NOUN ▪ an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end, used for drawing together leaves, cut grass, etc. or smoothing loose soil or gravel. ► VERB 1) draw together with a rake. 2) make smooth with …   English terms dictionary

  • rake-off — ˈrake off noun [countable] informal FINANCE a share of profits, sometimes one that is obtained secretly or dishonestly: • Corrupt officials may expect a rake off when expensive goods are imported. * * * rake off UK US noun [C] INFORMAL …   Financial and business terms

  • rake's progress — noun Etymology: from The Rake s Progress (1735), series of engravings by William Hogarth died 1764 English artist : a reckless course : a steady deterioration while a painful policy of deflation is being pursued in some countries, the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rake-off — noun Etymology: rake off, verb; from the use of a rake by a croupier to collect the operator s profits in a gambling casino Date: 1888 a percentage or cut taken (as by an operator) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • rake handle — noun the handle of a rake • Hypernyms: ↑handle, ↑grip, ↑handgrip, ↑hold • Part Holonyms: ↑rake …   Useful english dictionary

  • rake|hell — «RAYK HEHL», noun, adjective. a dissolute or immoral person; rake; profligate: »[This] man of the world and Broadway rakehell, makes his true confession... (New York Times). ╂[probably alteration of Middle English rakel, also rackle rough, hasty… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rake-off — rake ,off noun count INFORMAL a part of the profits from a business activity, especially when someone obtains it in an unfair or dishonest way …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • rake-off — noun (C) informal a dishonest share of profits: The taxi driver gets a rake off from the hotel …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • rake-off — ► NOUN informal ▪ a share of the profits from a deal, especially one that is disreputable …   English terms dictionary

  • rake-off — noun a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster • Syn: ↑vigorish • Derivationally related forms: ↑rake off • Hypernyms: ↑cut …   Useful english dictionary

  • rake angle — noun : rake VI 3 …   Useful english dictionary

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