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racket

1 of 2noun
/ˈrækɪt/
Forms:rackets
1

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

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A racket is a sports equipment used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in games like tennis, badminton, and squash. It consists of a handle and a round or oval-shaped frame with strings stretched across it, forming a hitting surface. Rackets come in various sizes and designs, depending on the sport and the player's needs. The frame is usually made from lightweight materials like graphite, carbon fiber, or aluminum, while the strings are typically made from nylon or synthetic materials. A racket allows players to control and strike the ball or shuttlecock with precision during the game.

  • She swung her racket with precision to win the tennis match.
  • The badminton player chose a lightweight racket for better control.
  • His racket broke after a powerful serve during the game.
  • They bought new rackets for their weekend tennis practice.
  • The professional player autographed a racket for his fan.
Synonyms:
racquet
2

a noisy and disruptive sound that causes annoyance

  • The construction site next door was making such a racket that I couldn't concentrate.
  • The kids' playdate turned into a racket with all the shouting and laughter.
  • He complained about the racket caused by the neighbor's late-night party.
  • The racket of the city traffic made it hard to sleep.
  • The loud racket from the faulty car engine was alarming.
3

an illegal business or scheme operated for profit, such as extortion, fraud, drug dealing, or prostitution

  • The police uncovered a large drug racket operating in the city.
  • He was arrested for running an extortion racket that targeted local businesses.
  • The authorities dismantled a fraudulent racket that scammed countless victims.
  • The investigation revealed a prostitution racket managed by a criminal syndicate.
  • They were convicted of participating in a smuggling racket across the border.
Synonyms:
fraudulent schemeillegitimate enterprise
4

loud, unpleasant noise that lacks musical quality

  • The construction outside created a terrible racket, making it hard to concentrate.
  • The kids' racket in the playground could be heard from blocks away.
  • The old car engine made a racket every time it started.
  • He couldn't sleep because of the racket coming from the neighbor's party.
  • The city streets were filled with the racket of honking horns and shouting vendors.
Synonyms:
noisedissonance