English Explanatory Dictionary

step on a rake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To step on the tines of a garden rake, causing the handle of the rake to rise from the ground rapidly, striking the person walking in the face.
  2. To fall victim to an avoidable (usually self-caused) hazard or error.

Pronunciation

En-au-step on a rake.ogg

Word forms

step on a rake steps on a rake stepping on a rake stepped on a rake

Related words

rake-stepping rakestomping
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