racket

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrækɪt/

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Noun

Singular racket

Plural rackets

1. (countable) (sports) A racket is a stick with a handle connected to a round frame that is strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball.
   • Synonyms: bat, paddle and racquet
2. A racket is a loud noise.
   • Synonyms: din, noise and ruckus
3. (countable) A racket is an illegal scheme for profit.
   • Synonyms: fraud and swindle

Verb

Plain form racket

Third-person singular rackets

Past tense racketed

Past participle racketed

Present participle racketing

1. If you racket something, you hit it with a racket.
2. If you racket, you make a clatterring noise.