plural of rake-off

(transitive, intransitive, figuratively) To bring up or uncover (something), as embarrassing information, past misdeeds, etc.

(idiomatic) To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty

(idiomatic) To discuss something unpleasant from the past.

a long-handled tool for pulling snow off a roof.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: rake off. / (transitive) To remove (something from something) in a sweeping motion.

plural of snake rake

A lock-picking tool in the form of a thin, flat length of metal with a wavy section at one end, designed to jostle the pins of a low-quality lock into a position allowing it to be unlocked.

To clean by removing material with a rake. / (intransitive, falconry) To fly too far and wide from its master while hovering above waiting till the game is sprung.

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