rake out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To clean by removing material with a rake.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Please rake out the stables tomorrow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To fly too far and wide from its master while hovering above waiting till the game is sprung.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rake out” mean?

To clean by removing material with a rake.

Is “rake out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.