Meaning of "raker" in English

The term "raker" typically refers to someone who uses a rake, a gardening tool with a set of pointed or flat prongs at the end of a handle, used to collect leaves, hay, or other debris. It can also imply someone who gathers items using a rake-like implement, such as sand or gravel. In nautical terms, "raker" can describe a type of ship with a raking mast—angled backwards to catch more wind. Additionally, it's used metaphorically to describe someone who deeply searches or investigates a subject.

Meaning of "raker" in French

In French, the term "raker" is often used to describe someone who rakes or performs raking as mentioned in gardening contexts, meaning they gather or move leaves or similar materials using a tool known as a "râteau." Though less common, it may also extend metaphorically to describe a person who explores or investigates deeply. However, in French contexts, the usage tends to focus more on the practical and literal aspects rather than nautical or metaphorical meanings.

Pronunciation of "raker" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈreɪ.kər/

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "raker" in English. The standard pronunciation is consistent across most English-speaking regions, though the emphasis might slightly vary depending on local accent influences.

Pronunciation of "raker" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁa.ke/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "raker" is primarily pronounced in a manner consistent across French-speaking regions. Variations might occur slightly in tonal emphasis or fluidity depending on whether the speaker is from France, Canada, or another Francophone area.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The gardener was a skilled raker, making the lawns look pristine.
    (Le jardinier était un raker habile, rendant les pelouses impeccables.)

  2. As a raker, she takes pride in keeping the park clean.
    (En tant que raker, elle est fière de garder le parc propre.)

  3. During autumn, a raker is busy collecting leaves in the garden.
    (Pendant l'automne, un raker est occupé à ramasser des feuilles dans le jardin.)

  4. My neighbor is known as the best raker in the community.
    (Mon voisin est connu comme le meilleur raker de la communauté.)

  5. The team hired a professional raker for the golf course maintenance.
    (L'équipe a engagé un raker professionnel pour l'entretien du parcours de golf.)

  6. She enjoyed being a raker as it provided a sense of tranquility.
    (Elle aimait être raker car cela procurait un sentiment de tranquillité.)

  7. After the storm, many rakers were needed to clean the debris.
    (Après la tempête, de nombreux rakers étaient nécessaires pour nettoyer les débris.)

  8. Every weekend, he works as a raker at the local park.
    (Chaque week-end, il travaille comme raker au parc local.)

  9. The raker carefully gathered the fallen petals from the boathouse.
    (Le raker a soigneusement ramassé les pétales tombés de la maison du bateau.)

  10. Volunteers took turns being rakers during the charity event.
    (Les bénévoles se relayaient pour être rakers lors de l'événement caritatif.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "raker" in English

Synonyms: collector, gatherer, harvester, aggregator, sweeper

Antonyms: disperser, scatterer, spreader

Similar Words: cleaner, organizer, curator

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "raker" in French

Synonyms: ramasseur, collecteur, nettoyeur, balayeur

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: jardinier, employé de surface, concierge

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