Racket: meaning, definitions and examples

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racket

[ ˈrækɪt ]

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sports

A device consisting of an oval frame with strings across it, used in playing tennis, badminton, and other games.

Synonyms

bat, paddle, racquet

Examples of usage

She hit the ball with her racket.
He bought a new racket for the tennis match.

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criminal activity

A dishonest or fraudulent scheme or activity, especially one for making money illegally.

Synonyms

fraud, scam, scheme

Examples of usage

He was involved in a money laundering racket.
The police busted a drug racket in the city.

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loud noise

A loud noise or clamor.

Synonyms

clamor, commotion, noise

Examples of usage

The sudden racket outside woke him up.
There was a racket coming from the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "racket" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raquete

🇮🇳 रैकेट

🇩🇪 Schläger

🇮🇩 raket

🇺🇦 ракетка

🇵🇱 rakieta

🇯🇵 ラケット

🇫🇷 raquette

🇪🇸 raqueta

🇹🇷 raket

🇰🇷 라켓

🇸🇦 مضرب

🇨🇿 raketa

🇸🇰 raketa

🇨🇳 球拍

🇸🇮 lopar

🇮🇸 spaði

🇰🇿 ракетка

🇬🇪 რაკეტა

🇦🇿 raketka

🇲🇽 raqueta

Word origin

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.