Noun
/bʌk.reɪk/
The term "buckrake" refers to a specific type of agricultural implement or tool used for handling loose hay or straw. It is generally a large rake with long, forked tines used to gather and lift these materials.
In terms of frequency of use, "buckrake" is more commonly encountered in written contexts, especially in agricultural literature or discussions. It is not a term frequently used in everyday conversation, which may limit its prevalence in oral speech.
The farmer used a buckrake to gather the hay from the field.
(El granjero utilizó un rastrillo para recoger el heno del campo.)
After the harvest, a buckrake proved invaluable for moving straw to the barn.
(Después de la cosecha, un rastrillo demostró ser invaluable para mover la paja al granero.)
Operating the buckrake requires skill to ensure the load is balanced properly.
(Operar el rastrillo requiere habilidad para asegurar que la carga esté equilibrada correctamente.)
While "buckrake" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, its usage could potentially highlight aspects of agricultural practices or manual labor. Here are some creative idiomatic expressions inspired by the term:
"To buckrake one's problems away" - means to deal with challenges by working hard and handling one thing at a time.
(“Rastrillar los problemas” significa lidiar con los desafíos trabajando duro y manejando una cosa a la vez.)
"Throwing in the buckrake" - suggesting giving up or abandoning an effort or task.
(“Tirar el rastrillo” sugiere rendirse o abandonar un esfuerzo o tarea.)
"Buckrake the competition" - means to take decisive action to outperform rivals.
(“Rastrillar la competencia” significa tomar medidas decisivas para superar a los rivales.)
The word "buckrake" is derived from two components: "buck" which may refer to the bucking motion of the implement when handling hay or straw to gather it, and "rake," which pertains to the tool's function. Its roots can be traced back to agricultural practices, with variations of rakes being used for centuries.
Synonyms: - Hay rake - Straw rake
Antonyms: - None directly relevant, as "buckrake" is quite specific to its function in agriculture.