racket

¹rack·et

noun \ˈra-kət\

Definition of RACKET

1

: a lightweight implement that consists of a netting (as of nylon) stretched in a usually oval open frame with a handle attached and that is used for striking the ball or shuttlecock in various games (as tennis, racquets, or badminton)

2

usually racquets plural but sing in constr : a game for two or four players with ball and racket on a 4-walled court

Variants of RACKET

rack·et or rac·quet \ˈra-kət\

Illustration of RACKET

Origin of RACKET

Middle French raquette, ultimately from Medieval Latin rasceta wrist, carpus, modification of Arabic rusgh wrist

First Known Use: circa 1520

Rhymes with RACKET

bracket, jacket, packet, placket

²racket

noun

Definition of RACKET

1

: confused clattering noise : clamor

2

a : social whirl or excitement

b : the strain of exciting or trying experiences

3

a : a fraudulent scheme, enterprise, or activity

b : a usually illegitimate enterprise made workable by bribery or intimidation

c : an easy and lucrative means of livelihood

d slang : occupation, business

Origin of RACKET

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1565

Rhymes with RACKET

bracket, jacket

³racket

intransitive verb

Definition of RACKET

1

: to engage in active social life

2

: to move with or make a racket

First Known Use of RACKET

1609