English Explanatory Dictionary

raking fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tactic of firing cannons along the length of an enemy ship, from its bow (front) or stern (rear).
  2. The act of clearing vegetation and create firebreaks by cutting brush and raking away flammable debris (with fire rakes).

Word forms

raking fire raking fires
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