1. (n.) One who, or that which, rakes

2. (n.) A person who uses a rake.

3. (n.) A machine for raking grain or hay by horse or other power.

4. (n.) A gun so placed as to rake an enemy's ship.

5. (n.) See Gill rakers, under 1st Gill.

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