Pronunciation: /ræk/

Definitions of RAK

noun a type of traditional Malay weapon resembling a machete or sword

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a RAK to organize my desk.

A2 She received a beautiful RAK from her friend.

B1 The RAK at the store was on sale.

B2 The handmade RAK was a thoughtful gift.

C1 The intricate design of the RAK impressed everyone.

C2 The RAK symbolized unity and teamwork in the community project.

verb to engage in the act of using a RAK weapon

Example Sentences

A1 I rak the leaves in my garden every weekend.

A2 She rak the sand on the beach to make it smooth.

B1 The gardener rak the fallen branches to keep the garden tidy.

B2 The park ranger rak the hiking trails to ensure they are clear of debris.

C1 The maintenance crew rak the snow off the sidewalks to prevent accidents.

C2 The volunteers rak the forest floor to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Examples of RAK in a Sentence

formal The charity organization set up a RAK campaign to help those in need.

informal My friend surprised me with a RAK by buying me coffee this morning.

slang I heard that guy is a RAK master, always doing nice things for people.

figurative Her kindness was like a RAK, spreading joy wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of RAK

past tense

raked

plural

rakes

comparative

more rakish

superlative

most rakish

present tense

rakes

future tense

will rake

perfect tense

have raked

continuous tense

is raking

singular

rak

positive degree

rak

infinitive

to rake

gerund

raking

participle

raking

Origin and Evolution of RAK

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'RAK' originated from the Middle English word 'rake', which was derived from the Old Norse word 'reka' meaning to stretch out or reach.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rak' evolved from its original meaning of stretching out to its current usage in English as a noun referring to a tool with a toothed bar for gathering cut grass, hay, or the like or a verb meaning to gather or clear with a rake.