RAKER
Etymology
Noun
raker (plural rakers)
A person who uses a rake.
A machine for raking grain or hay.
A gun positioned so as to rake an enemy ship with gunfire.
Proper noun
Raker (plural Rakers)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Raker is the 10302nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 3127 individuals. Raker is most common among White (87.82%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Rak"er, n. Etym: [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.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Gill rakers, under 1st Gill.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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