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raffle
1[raf-uhl]
noun
a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.
verb (used with object)
to dispose of by a raffle (often followed byoff ).
to raffle off a watch.
verb (used without object)
to take part in a raffle.
raffle
2[raf-uhl]
noun
Nautical.a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc.
raffle
/ ˈæə /
noun
a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
( as modifier )
a raffle ticket
verb
to dispose of (goods) in a raffle
Other Word Forms
- raffler noun
- unraffled adjective
- ˈڴڱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of raffle1
Example Sentences
Mr Steele won by matching the raffle code on the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker - a unique code on each ticket which is entered into a raffle, with a top prize of £1m.
He said he was writing another adventure, and even suggested a raffle might give someone the chance to name a character after themselves.
Punters buy raffle tickets in the hope that they will be the lucky one to choose the correct key, open the box and snaffle the prize money.
He plans to raffle it off to benefit his local pizzeria, lost to the Eaton fire.
At a charity night in Birmingham, a banquet was held afterwards and Carrott, who was asked to do a raffle, was in the VIP room.
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