What does rake mean?

[Raky]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #571 "Weather Test (8)", question 2

In the fall, people often ......... and gather leaves that fall from the trees in their yards and parks.

(a) rake
(b) shovel
(c) swarm

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #571 "Weather Test (8)", answer 2

In the fall, people often rake and gather leaves that fall from the trees in their yards and parks.

Correct answer: (a) rake

Your answer was: incorrect
In the fall, people often swarm and gather leaves that fall from the trees in their yards and parks.
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I'd like to ask what rake means.

[Linda]

To rake (verb) means to gather fallen leaves into a pile with a long-handled tool.
A rake (noun) is the tool that is most often used to gather leaves in the fall.
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