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Definition of crake

crake

/kreɪk/
crake
Plural:crakes
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crake Lexical Profile

crake Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several short-billed birds of the rail family (Rallidae), typically found in dense vegetation near water or in agricultural fields, known for their secretive behavior and harsh, grating calls.

Example

"We stood quietly by the marsh edge, hoping to catch a rare glimpse of a crake darting between the reeds."

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• Rhymes for crake

• Nearby Words

cracker
cradle
craft
crake
crampon
cranberry
crane

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'crake', likely derived from Old Norse 'kráka' (crow), which is of imitative origin reflecting the bird's harsh, rasping cry.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crake
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