noun
shuttlecock
Shuttlecock (noun) means a light, cone-shaped object with a cork or rubber tip, hit like a ball in badminton.
noun
1
A light, cone-shaped object with a cork or rubber tip, hit like a ball in badminton.
2
Another word for the sport of badminton.
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Etymology
Formed from shuttle (from the back-and-forth sense of the word that originated with loom weaving) and cock (from its resemblance to a male bird's plume of tail feathers).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of shuttlecock?
"shuttlecock" (noun) means a light, cone-shaped object with a cork or rubber tip, hit like a ball in badminton.
What is another word for shuttlecock?
Other words for "shuttlecock" include birdie, bird, shuttle.
What are the different meanings of shuttlecock?
"shuttlecock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A light, cone-shaped object with a cork or rubber tip, hit like a ball in badminton; 2. Another word for the sport of badminton.
