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racket

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Noun — A handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton.

How to use racket

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Etymology

The sports-equipment sense probably comes from an old French or Arabic word for the palm of the hand; the noise/scheme senses developed separately in English slang.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “racket” mean?

The word “racket” means a handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton. In plain terms, either the bat used in tennis-type sports, a loud noise, or a dishonest money-making scheme.

How do you pronounce “racket”?

“Racket” is pronounced RA-kiht (/ˈɹækɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “racket” in a sentence?

Here is “racket” used in a sentence: “He restrung his tennis racket before the tournament.”

What part of speech is “racket”?

“Racket” is a noun.

Where does the word “racket” come from?

The word “racket” comes from Old French. The sports-equipment sense probably comes from an old French or Arabic word for the palm of the hand; the noise/scheme senses developed separately in English slang.

Is “racket” a common word?

“Racket” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “racket” have?

“Racket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a handled frame strung with cord, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis or badminton.

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