raking noun 3adjective 2forms 3 noun3 •The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake. •A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake. •a bass guitar playing technique in which multiple notes are played rapidly from one string to another. adjective2 •Swiftly moving.You could feel the relief after Bendtner collected Wilshere's raking pass before cutting inside Carlos Edwards and burying his shot beyond Fulop. — 2011 •Sloping; having a rake or incline. formsrakings · more raking · most raking