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shut·tle·cock
ˈshə-tᵊl-ˌkäk 
: a lightweight conical object with a rounded often rubber-covered nose that is used in badminton
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Here's his July 28 shuttlecock soliloquy: Need a break?
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The robot can pitch its body to keep the shuttlecock in view, mimicking how a human player might lean in for a tricky shot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Reaction time can be improved by predicting the shuttlecock trajectory based on the opponent’s body position rather than waiting to see the shuttlecock itself—a technique commonly used by elite badminton or tennis players.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Despite nailing the first four, Gi-hun's last kick threw the shuttlecock in an odd direction.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Here's his July 28 shuttlecock soliloquy: Need a break?
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The robot can pitch its body to keep the shuttlecock in view, mimicking how a human player might lean in for a tricky shot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Reaction time can be improved by predicting the shuttlecock trajectory based on the opponent’s body position rather than waiting to see the shuttlecock itself—a technique commonly used by elite badminton or tennis players.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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“Shuttlecock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shuttlecock. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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