racquet

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrækɪt/

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• Homophones: racket, rackett

Noun

Singular racquet

Plural racquets

Tennis racquet and ball

1. (countable) A racquet is a sporting device with a handle joined to a frame covered in tightly stretched strings. It is used in tennis, squash and in badminton to hit a shuttlecock.

   She bought a new tennis racquet before the tournament.