noun

shuttlecock

Shuttlecock (noun) means a lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games.

noun

A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games.

The game of badminton.

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Etymology

From shuttle (from the back-and-forth sense of the word originating with loom weaving) + cock (from resemblance to a male bird's plume of tail feathers).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of shuttlecock?

"shuttlecock" (noun) means a lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games.

What are the different meanings of shuttlecock?

"shuttlecock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games; 2. The game of badminton.