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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 (such as tennis, racquets, or badminton)
2 usually racquets plural in form but singular in construction : a game for two or four players with ball and racket on a 4-walled court
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Origin and Etymology of racket
Middle French raquette, ultimately from Medieval Latin rasceta wrist, carpus, modification of Arabic rusgh wrist
racket
Definition of racket
1 : confused clattering noise : clamor
2a : social whirl or excitementb : the strain of exciting or trying experiences
3a : a fraudulent scheme, enterprise, or activityb : a usually illegitimate enterprise made workable by bribery or intimidationc : an easy and lucrative means of livelihoodd slang : occupation, business
Origin and Etymology of racket
origin unknown
racket
Definition of racket
intransitive verb
1 : to engage in active social life
2 : to move with or make a racket
First Known Use of racket
1609
RACKET Defined for Kids
Definition of racket for Students
1 : a loud confused noise
2 : a dishonest scheme for obtaining money
racquet
Definition of racket for Students
: a piece of sports equipment consisting of a handle and a frame with strings stretched tightly across it
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