| rainwater |
water that has collected or been collected directly from falling rain. |
| rainwear |
waterproof or water-repellent clothing for wearing in the rain. |
| rainy |
characterized by or having rain. |
| rainy day |
a potential time of need or emergency, esp. of economic distress. |
| raise |
to elevate to a higher position; lift. [15 definitions] |
| raised |
having a surface design in relief; embossed. [2 definitions] |
| raise hob with |
to cause a commotion; disrupt; trouble. |
| raise the devil |
cause a loud commotion; protest loudly. |
| raisin |
a sweet grape that has been dried for use as food. |
| raison d'état |
reason of state (French); a political or diplomatic justification or reason. |
| raison d'être |
(French) reason or justification for existence. |
| raj |
in India, a king, or his rule, reign, or dominion. |
| rajah |
in the Indian subcontinent or the East Indies, a king, prince, chief, or other dignitary. |
| Rajput |
a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from a former ruling caste of northern India and known for their military spirit. |
| rake1 |
a tool consisting of a long handle and a row of tines extending perpendicular to it, used for gathering up debris or cultivating the ground. [12 definitions] |
| rake2 |
one who shamelessly carries on improper or immoral behavior; profligate; libertine. |
| rake3 |
to slant away from a vertical or horizontal line; incline. [4 definitions] |
| rakehell |
a dissolute or debauched man; rake or roué. [2 definitions] |
| rake-off |
(informal) a share of total profits, esp. an amount received illegally, such as a bribe or embezzlement. |
| rakish1 |
behaving in a shamelessly immoral or dissolute manner; profligate. |
| rakish2 |
smart-looking or stylish; dashing; jaunty. [2 definitions] |