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... coaches rakes, perhaps (6)

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I believe the answer is:

trains

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This clue could be a double definition.

'coaches' is the first definition.
('train' can be a synonym of 'coach')

'rakes perhaps' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for trains that I've seen before include "Aims; coaches" , "Prepares by practice for performance" , "They're drawn by locomotive" , "Prepares for competition" , "Pieces of cloth trailing from the backs of gowns" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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