Raker
[reikә]
Definition
(n.) One who, or that which, rakes
(n.) A person who uses a rake.
(n.) A machine for raking grain or hay by horse or other power.
(n.) A gun so placed as to rake an enemy's ship.
(n.) See Gill rakers, under 1st Gill.
Typed by Irwin
Examples
- In 1858 the machine was further improved by substituting an automatic rake for the raker on the machine. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- McCormick’s last named patent also covered the arrangement of the gearing and crank in front of the drive wheel, so as to balance the weight of the raker. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The third step in the development of the reaper was the addition to the machine of a seat for carrying the raker. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- For a number of years, however, the only additions that were made to the original model were seats for the driver and raker. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- McCormick’s next patent was dated October 23, 1847, No. 5,335, and in this the raker’s seat was to be mounted on the platform as shown in Fig. 151. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The machine built in 1831 required that the raker walk by the side of the machine. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- This seat which carried the raker enabled him while riding to rake the grain from the platform and deposit it in gavels on the ground. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Editor: Louise