"racket" meaning in English

See racket in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈrækɪt/ Audio: en-au-racket.ogg [Australia] Forms: racket [singular], rackets [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. 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, racquet
    Sense id: simple-racket-en-noun-nmbYKjIC Categories (other): Sports
  2. A racket is a loud noise. Synonyms: din, noise, ruckus
    Sense id: simple-racket-en-noun-idJ4RrD-
  3. A racket is an illegal scheme for profit. Synonyms: fraud, swindle
    Sense id: simple-racket-en-noun-W9lM7GZl

Verb

IPA: /ˈrækɪt/ Audio: en-au-racket.ogg [Australia] Forms: racket [canonical], rackets [third-person, singular], racketed [past], racketed [past, participle], racketing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you racket something, you hit it with a racket.
    Sense id: simple-racket-en-verb-yaZzrK80
  2. If you racket, you make a clatterring noise.
    Sense id: simple-racket-en-verb-h1vsFIbI
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