Search results
- Dictionaryracket/ˈrakɪt/
noun
- 1. a loud unpleasant noise; a din: "the kids were making a racket" Similar
- 2. an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money: informal "a protection racket" Similar
verb
- 1. make or move with a loud unpleasant noise: "trains racketed by"
- 2. enjoy oneself socially; go in pursuit of pleasure or entertainment: "a fabulous car for racketing around Paris"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
RACKET definition: 1. an object used for hitting the ball in various sports, consisting of a net fixed tightly to a…. Learn more.
The meaning of RACKET is a lightweight implement that consists of a netting (as of nylon) stretched in a usually oval open frame with a handle attached and that is used for striking the ball or shuttlecock in various games (such as tennis, racquets, or badminton).
A racket is an oval-shaped bat with strings across it. Rackets are used in tennis, squash, and badminton. Tennis rackets and balls are provided. 4. uncountable noun. Rackets is a game which is similar to squash but which is played with a hard ball. More Synonyms of racket. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
noun. a loud noise or clamor, especially of a disturbing or confusing kind; din; uproar: The traffic made a terrible racket in the street below. Synonyms: outcry, tumult, disturbance, cacophony. Antonyms: tranquility, stillness, calm, quiet.
A racket has a handle and a rounded frame laced with strings, and it's used to hit a ball. A racket is used to play tennis, badminton, or squash, and it can also be spelled racquet. Another definition of racket is an unpleasantly loud noise; if your neighbors were playing horrible, loud music, you could yell out the window, "Stop that racket!"
Definition of racket noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
RACKET definition: 1. a piece of equipment that you use to hit a ball in sports such as tennis 2. an illegal activity…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'racket' 1. A racket is a loud, unpleasant noise. [...] 2. You can refer to an illegal activity used to make money as a racket. [informal] [...] 3. A racket is an oval-shaped bat with strings across it. Rackets are used in tennis, squash, and badminton. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'racket'
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Colours & sounds, Crime & law, Sport rack‧et /ˈrækɪt/ noun 1 [singular] informal a loud noise The old machine used to make an awful racket. 2 [countable] informal a dishonest way of obtaining money, such as by threatening people or selling them illegal goods ...
1. A device consisting of an oval or circular frame with a tight interlaced network of strings and a handle, used to strike a ball or shuttlecock in various games. 2. A wooden paddle, as one used in table tennis. 3. A snowshoe.
