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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Rake-vein \Rake"-vein`\ (r[=a]k"v[=a]n`), n.
   See Rake, a mineral vein.
   [1913 Webster] Raki

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Rake \Rake\ (r[=a]k), n. [AS. race; akin to OD. rake, D. reek,
   OHG. rehho, G. rechen, Icel. reka a shovel, and to Goth.
   rikan to heap up, collect, and perhaps to Gr. 'ore`gein to
   stretch out, and E. rack to stretch. Cf. Reckon.]
   1. An implement consisting of a headpiece having teeth, and a
      long handle at right angles to it, -- used for collecting
      hay, or other light things which are spread over a large
      surface, or for breaking and smoothing the earth.
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   2. A toothed machine drawn by a horse, -- used for collecting
      hay or grain; a horserake.
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   3. [Perhaps a different word.] (Mining) A fissure or mineral
      vein traversing the strata vertically, or nearly so; --
      called also rake-vein.
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   Gill rakes. (Anat.) See under 1st Gill.
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