RAKER
\ɹˈe͡ɪkə], \ɹˈeɪkə], \ɹ_ˈeɪ_k_ə]\
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A person who uses a rake.
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A gun so placed as to rake an enemy's ship.
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See Gill rakers, under 1st Gill.
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