Rakestale
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rakestale is a noun meaning The handle of a rake.
Meaning
The handle of a rake.
Example Sentences
a. 1892, Bliss Perry, Salem Kittredge and Other Stories, page 138, "You don't say! Ain't bought it yet, have ye? Set still, Jocko!" He tapped the dog's back with the rakestale.
Linseed oil was scattered over it, and then what sport they had as with sticks, rakestales and broom handles they mixed up the wool, making it fly in every direction, while the rafters of the barn echoed their merry, shouts and laughter.
Word Forms
- rakestales
- rakestele
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rake, stale, hell-rake, rakeful, thatch-rake, hayrake.
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