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battledore

 

[ หˆbรฆt.ษ™ldษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical sport

A battledore is a paddle used in the game of battledore and shuttlecock, an early form of badminton. It is designed to hit and keep a shuttlecock in the air as long as possible. Battledores are typically made from wood or similar materials, and they have a string or fabric surface to facilitate the striking of the shuttlecock.

Synonyms

bat, paddle, racket

Examples of usage

  • They played battledore in the garden.
  • The children enjoyed using their battledores.
  • Battledores were made from light materials.
  • The game involves two battledores.

Translations

Translations of the word "battledore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raquete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคŸเคฒเคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ raket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะดะผั–ะฝั‚ะพะฝะฝะฐ ั€ะฐะบะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rakieta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒˆใƒซใƒ‰ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raquette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raqueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท raket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋“œ๋ฏผํ„ด ๋ผ์ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raketa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raketa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พฝๆฏ›็ƒๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raketa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raketti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะบะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ raqueta

Etymology

The term 'battledore' dates back to the 16th century, originating from the combination of the words 'battle' and 'door', where 'battle' may refer to the competitive nature of the game and 'door' relates to the paddle's shape resembling a small door. Historically, battledore and shuttlecock was played in various forms across many cultures, with distinct differences in equipment and rules. The game likely evolved from ancient games involving hitting a feathered object with paddles. Over time, this simple pastime has provided the foundation for modern badminton, though it has retained its charm and appeal in different variations. The word itself reflects a playful and combative spirit, illustrating how language can capture the essence of fun and competition.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,803, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.