(~s)
Note: The spelling 'racquet' is also used for meaning 3.
1.
A ~ is a loud unpleasant noise.
He makes such a ~ I’m afraid he disturbs the neighbours...
N-SING
2.
You can refer to an illegal activity used to make money as a ~. (INFORMAL)
A smuggling ~ is killing thousands of exotic birds each year.
N-COUNT: oft n N
3.
A ~ is an oval-shaped bat with strings across it. Rackets are used in tennis, squash, and badminton.
Tennis ~s and balls are provided.
N-COUNT: oft n N