- a variation of racket.
noun
Etymology
Origin of racquet
Variant of racket 2
Example Sentences
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The Czech players think it's the norm of what their system is in terms of everyone having the opportunity to pick up a racquet, regardless of their financial background or upbringing.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"He won't know how the ball comes off the racquet or the different problems that he possesses."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It is not normal that after five hours and 15 minutes, he is still chasing down every single shot that is pounded towards his racquet.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Badminton/” “At least it’s not as bad as the seniors,” I said, handing him the fragile racquet and the fey shuttlecock.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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