Shuttlecock: meaning, definitions and examples

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shuttlecock

 

[ หˆสƒสŒtษ™lหŒkษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports equipment

A shuttlecock is a lightweight projectile used in the game of badminton. It usually has a conical shape and is composed of feathers or a synthetic material attached to a cork base. When struck with a racket, it flies through the air, making it essential for gameplay. The design allows for a stable flight path, making it challenging for players to score points. The shuttlecock is often referred to simply as the 'birdie.'

Synonyms

badminton bird, birdie, feathered projectile.

Examples of usage

  • He served the shuttlecock over the net.
  • The shuttlecock soared across the court.
  • She practiced her swings with a new shuttlecock.
  • They played for hours, hitting the shuttlecock back and forth.

Translations

Translations of the word "shuttlecock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น volante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคŸเคฒเค•เฅ‰เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Federball

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะฐะฝั‡ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒˆใƒซใ‚ณใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ volante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท voley topu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…”ํ‹€์ฝ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฉ ุงู„ุฑูŠุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลกรญฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koลกรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พฝๆฏ›็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peresnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fluguflรถtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะบะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ badminton topu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ volante

Etymology

The word 'shuttlecock' has its origins in the early 16th century and combines two parts: 'shuttle,' meaning a device for weaving, and 'cock,' which refers to the male bird. The term reflects the design of the object, which resembles a bird with its feathers spread, and its motion resembles the way a shuttle moves back and forth in weaving. The shuttlecock was initially used in a game called 'battledore and shuttlecock,' which is considered a precursor to modern badminton. As the game evolved, the design of the shuttlecock transitioned towards the current feathered form, leading to the formal establishment of badminton in the late 19th century. The use of natural feathers came from a practical approach, as they provided better aerodynamics compared to other materials.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,222, 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.