Ascent and Rake

Ascent

Ascent noun - An upward slope.
Usage example: we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit

Rake and ascent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rake" instead a noun "Ascent".

Rake

Rake noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.
Usage example: the floor of the auditorium doesn't have much of a rake, so sightlines for spectators in the rear are not good

Ascent and rake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ascent" instead a noun "Rake".

Nearby Words: raked, raker, raking

How words are described

long long ascent long rake
constant constant ascent constant rake
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