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Definition of: racket

(rakit) noun
1. An implement for striking a ball, as in the game of tennis. It is a nearly elliptical hoop of bent wood, usually strung with catgut, and has a handle.
2. A large wooden sole or shoe to support the weight of a man or horse on swampy ground.
3. A snowshoe.
4. A ratchet: a misnomer.
5. An organ stop.
6. sing. & plural A game resembling court tennis, played in a court with four walls. Often spelled racquet. [<F raquette <Arabic rāha palm of the hand]
racketTYPES OF RACKETS
a. Tennis.
b. Badminton.
c, d. Squash.
e. Table tennis.

Definition of: racket

(rakit) noun
1. A clattering, vociferous, or confused noise; fuss; commotion.
2. Colloq. a A scheme for getting money or other benefits by fraud, intimidation, or other illegitimate means, b Any business or occupation: the retailing racket.
3. Social activity or excitement.
v.i.

1. To make a loud, clattering noise.
2. To indulge in noisy sport or diversion; carouse. [? Metathetic var. of dial, rattick make a din, clatter]

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