Raker

Raker
Raker Rak"er (r[=a]k"[~e]r), n. [See 1st {Rake}.] 1. One who, or that which, rakes; as: (a) A person who uses a rake. (b) A machine for raking grain or hay by horse or other power. (c) A gun so placed as to rake an enemy's ship. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) See {Gill rakers}, under 1st {Gill}. [1913 Webster]


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