rerake

/rɪˈreɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to rake again, especially to smooth or even a surface

“The gardener had to rerake the gravel path after a strong windstorm.”

2. verb

to rake again, especially in a game such as golf

“She had to rerake her putt because it had been disturbed by someone else.”

3. noun

a second or further raking, especially of a surface

“The rerake of the garden was a tedious task that took all day.”

Synonyms

  • regrade
  • relevel
  • resurface

Antonyms

  • rearrange
  • reorganize