racquet

American

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

noun

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

racquet British

/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

a variant spelling of racket 2

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Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket ²

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Also this past summer, a social club for racquet sports announced that it would be taking over the defunct Macy’s building at The Bloc in Downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Sinner saved all seven break points he faced with his immense serve, with one ace leaving his 28-year-old German opponent biting his racquet in frustration.

From BBC

The big-hitting Rybakina, sporting tape on her serving shoulder, served out the first set to love before breaking early in the second courtesy of a backhand error off her opponent's racquet.

From BBC

He reacted by smashing his racquet, repeatedly, against the court, earning himself a code violation.

From Barron's

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