RACKET


Meaning of RACKET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rækɪt ]

( rackets)

Note: The spelling 'racquet' is also used for meaning 3.

1.

A racket is a loud unpleasant noise.

He makes such a racket I’m afraid he disturbs the neighbours...

N-SING

2.

You can refer to an illegal activity used to make money as a racket . ( INFORMAL )

A smuggling racket is killing thousands of exotic birds each year.

N-COUNT : oft n N

3.

A racket is an oval-shaped bat with strings across it. Rackets are used in tennis, squash, and badminton.

Tennis rackets and balls are provided.

N-COUNT : oft n N

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