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racket

|rack/et|

B1

/ˈrækɪt/

noise or sports equipment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'racket' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'raquette,' where 'raquette' meant 'palm of the hand.'

Historical Evolution

'raquette' transformed into the English word 'racket' and eventually became the modern English word 'racket.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'palm of the hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'noise' and 'sports equipment.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a loud, unpleasant noise.

The children made a racket in the playground.

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Noun 2

a piece of sports equipment used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or badminton.

She bought a new tennis racket.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35