Racket: meaning, definitions and examples
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racket
[ หrรฆkษชt ]
sports
A device consisting of an oval frame with strings across it, used in playing tennis, badminton, and other games.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She hit the ball with her racket.
- He bought a new racket for the tennis match.
criminal activity
A dishonest or fraudulent scheme or activity, especially one for making money illegally.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was involved in a money laundering racket.
- The police busted a drug racket in the city.
Translations
Translations of the word "racket" in other languages:
๐ต๐น raquete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ raket
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ rakieta
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท raquette
๐ช๐ธ raqueta
๐น๐ท raket
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ raketa
๐ธ๐ฐ raketa
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ lopar
๐ฎ๐ธ spaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบะตัะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ raketka
๐ฒ๐ฝ raqueta
Etymology
The word 'racket' originated in the late 16th century and originally referred to a loud noise or clamor. Over time, the word evolved to also represent a device used in sports such as tennis and badminton. In the 18th century, 'racket' gained a new meaning related to criminal activity, describing dishonest schemes or illegal money-making operations. Today, 'racket' is commonly used in sports, criminal contexts, and to describe loud noises.
See also: rack.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,045, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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