raking

Such as to rake: as, a raking fire.

Inclining: having a rake or inclination.

The art of using a rake; a gathering or clearance with or as if with a rake; also, that which is raked or raked up.

The act of raking into or exploring something; hence, a rigid scrutiny or examination; a depreciatory overhauling; censorious criticism.

The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake.

A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake.

Present participle of rake.

The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake.

A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake.