raker noun¹. ['reɪkǝ] ME.
[from RAKE verb² + -ER¹. Sense 4 perh. from RAKE verb³.]
1. A person who rakes; spec. (arch.) a street-cleaner. ME.

2. Any of various implements for raking. M17.

3. A large lump of coal placed on a fire to keep it smouldering. dial. M19.

4. An inclined beam or strut. L19.

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raker noun². ['reɪkǝ] colloq. M19.
[from RAKE verb¹ + -ER¹.]
1. A heavy bet on a horse. slang. M19.

2. An extremely fast pace. L19.

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