Rakers

Rakers is a plural noun that can refer to people or devices associated with the action of raking. In everyday use, a raker is someone who uses a rake to gather loose material such as leaves, grass, or hay. In industrial settings, “raker” may describe a rake-like mechanism or component designed to move, sort, or remove bulk materials. In gambling establishments, a raker is the employee who collects the rake—the house fee taken from poker pots.

Leaf rakers or seasonal workers rake yards and public spaces to collect leaves and debris; the work varies by climate and municipal requirements.

Industrial rakers range in form from manual rake attachments on machines to fixed bar-like devices in processing lines. They help convey or settle materials, prevent buildup, or assist in cleaning operations.

In gambling, especially in poker rooms, a raker may be responsible for collecting the rake. Practices and legality vary by jurisdiction; in regulated environments the rake is disclosed, capped, and accounted for in the establishment’s procedures.

Rakers can also be a surname.