racket

[ˈrækɪt]

racket Definition

  • 1a type of bat with a round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon, etc., used especially in tennis, badminton, and squash
  • 2a loud unpleasant noise; a din
  • 3an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money

Using racket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "racket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He hit the ball with his racket.

  • Example

    The children were making a terrible racket.

  • Example

    The company was involved in a fraudulent racket.

racket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for racket

Idioms Using racket

  • a field of study or activity that is overly complicated or difficult to understand

    Example

    I tried to read that article on quantum physics, but it was all racket science to me.

  • to be opposed to someone or something

    Example

    The senator is expected to face tough opposition from those who have racketed up against him.

  • to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action

    Example

    If you think I'm going to lend you money, you're barking up the wrong tree.

Phrases with racket

  • racket up

    to accumulate or increase something, especially expenses or debts

    Example

    She has been racking up a lot of debt on her credit card.

  • to make a lot of noise or fuss about something

    Example

    There's been a lot of racket about the new policy.

  • a person who engages in illegal or dishonest schemes for obtaining money

    Example

    The police arrested several racketeers involved in the drug trade.

Origins of racket

from French 'raquette', meaning 'palm of the hand'

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Summary: racket in Brief

The term 'racket' [ˈrækɪt] refers to a type of bat used in sports like tennis, badminton, and squash. It also means a loud unpleasant noise, or an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money. Examples include 'He hit the ball with his racket,' 'The children were making a terrible racket,' and 'The company was involved in a fraudulent racket.' Phrases like 'racket up' and 'racket about' describe accumulating or making noise about something, while idioms like 'racket science' and 'racket up against' denote complicated fields of study and opposition, respectively.

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