racquet

American  

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) racquets, a game played with rackets and a ball by two or four persons on a four-walled court.

2. racket.

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racquet British  

/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of racket 2

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Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket ²

Example Sentences

The French veteran was frequently bent over double between points, one hand on his left knee and the other using his racquet to stay upright.

From Barron's

The tournament was played in good spirits - even a racquet smash by Kyrgios following his defeat was performed in good humour - and generated genuine intrigue.

From BBC

Swapping the racquet for a guitar - leaning into his love for riff-heavy British rock groups Cream, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple - was not going to pay the bills, though.

From BBC

A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.

From Barron's

The guidelines cover even such matters as Snoopy’s grip on a tennis racquet.”

From Los Angeles Times