simple past tense and past participle of rake over the coals

The act or process of raking leaves. / (US, usually derogatory) Marginally productive government-financed employment.

present participle of rake together

(figuratively, Britain) To bring back old problems; to dig up old trouble.

(chiefly US) To berate someone at length, usually from a position of authority or moral authority.

present participle of rake over the coals

(ichthyology) A bony, finger-like projection of the gill arch filaments of fish, used for food retention in some species.

plural of raker

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.

plural of rakehell