Word Meaning

racket definition and meaning

n. A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games.
n. A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
n. A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
n. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
v. t. To strike with, or as with, a racket.
n. Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
n. A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
v. i. To make a confused noise or racket.
v. i. To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
v. i. To carouse or engage in dissipation.

Crossword clues for racket

- Bat used in tennis
- Clamour
- Illegal enterprise makes a din
- Loud noise
- Mafia scheme
- Noisy disturbance
- Ongoing dishonesty