What does RAKER mean?

Here are the details for the word "raker": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun 2. **Definitions:** - A person or thing that rakes. - A horse or machine for raking hay. - A long-handled tool with a row of teeth at the end, used for smoothing or raking soil or sand. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈreɪkər/ - UK: /ˈreɪkə/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "raker" originated from the Middle English word "raken" which means "to rake." It has been used since the 14th century. The word has been used in different contexts such as agriculture, gardening, and construction. 5. **Synonyms:** Hay rake, rake, garden rake, leaf rake, soil rake, sand rake. 6. **Related Words:** Rakes, baker, caker, faker, jaker. 7. **Example Sentences:** - The farmer used a horse-drawn raker to collect the hay. - She used a garden raker to smooth out the soil before planting. - The construction worker used a sand raker to level the ground before pouring concrete.