racquet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of racket (“implement with a handle connected to a round frame”).
verb
  1. To hit with a racquet.
  2. To play a game that involves using a racquet.
  3. To dart about in a manner reminiscent of a ball hit by a racquet.
  4. To exchange back and forth, similar to the way a tennis ball volleys back and forth.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹækɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-racquet.wav

Word forms

racquet racquets racqueting racqueted

Etymology

Borrowed from French raquette.

Synonyms

Derived words

badminton racquet racquetball racquetball racquet racquetless racquetlike racquet-tail squash racquet tennis racquet
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