Definitions for racquet
ˈræk ɪtrac·quet

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1. racket, racquetnoun

   a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games

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1. racquetnoun

   An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis, or a shuttlecock in badminton.

2. Etymology: requette, from راحة.

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1. racquet

   A racket, or racquet, is a sports implement used for striking a ball or shuttlecock in games such as squash, tennis, racquetball, badminton and padel. In the strictest sense a racket consists of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings is stretched tightly. Some rackets may have a solid or perforated hitting surface instead of a network of strings. Such rackets may be called a paddle or bat. Collectively, these games are known as racket sports. Racket design, materials and manufacturing has changed considerably over the centuries. The frame of rackets for all sports was traditionally made of solid wood (later laminated wood) and the strings of animal intestine known as catgut. The traditional racket size was limited by the strength and weight of the wooden frame which had to be strong enough to hold the strings and stiff enough to hit the ball or shuttle. Manufacturers started adding non-wood laminates to wood rackets to improve stiffness. Non-wood rackets were made first of steel, then of aluminum, and then carbon fiber composites. Wood is still used for real tennis, rackets, and xare. Most rackets are now made of composite materials including carbon fiber or fiberglass, metals such as titanium alloys, or ceramics. Catgut has partially been replaced by synthetic materials including nylon, polyamide, and other polymers. Rackets are restrung when necessary, which may be after every match for a professional. Despite the name, "catgut" has never been made from any part of a cat.

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1. racquet

   A racquet is a sports equipment consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings or catgut is stretched tightly. It is used for striking a ball or shuttlecock in games such as tennis, badminton, squash, and racquetball. The frame of the racquet can be made from various materials including wood, metal, or synthetic materials.

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1. Racquetnoun

   see Racket

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1. Racquet

   Racket vs. Racquet -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Racket and Racquet.

Matched Categories

1. • Sports Implement

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce racquet?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say racquet in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of racquet in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of racquet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of racquet in a Sentence

1. Ernie Medina:

   Because the court is smaller, the paddle is shorter and lighter than a tennis racquet, and the ball is made out of plastic, so it’s very easy to learn and control for most people starting out.

2. Ash Barty:

   I think today was probably my sharpest match that I played, i felt really comfortable moving around the court. I felt like I found the middle of the racquet a lot sooner than my other matches.

3. Gilles Simon:

   I really had it on my racquet, i was not able to do anything on the tennis court. I think Donald realized it and then played what he had to play to take me down in five sets. It's a terrible result for me today.

4. Gilles Simon:

   I really had it on my racquet, i was not able to do anything on the tennis court. I think American Donald Young realized it and then played what American Donald Young had to play to take me down in five sets. It's a terrible result for me today.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=racquet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Racquet
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racquet
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racquet
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=racquet