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Definition of Racket

  • [n.] - A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games.
  • [n.] - A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
  • [n.] - A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
  • [n.] - A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
  • [v. t.] - To strike with, or as with, a racket.
  • [n.] - Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
  • [n.] - A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
  • [v. i.] - To make a confused noise or racket.
  • [v. i.] - To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
  • [v. i.] - To carouse or engage in dissipation.
  • [n.] - A scheme, dodge, trick, or the like; something taking place considered as exciting, trying, unusual, or the like; also, such occurrence considered as an ordeal; as, to work a racket; to stand upon the racket.