Definition of rackets in English

Wiktionary

rackets (Noun)
Plural of racket.

Part of speech

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rackets, verb, present, 3rd person singular of racket (infinitive).
rackets, noun, plural of racket.

WordNet

Noun Plural: rackets
racket - a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
		racquet
		sports implement an implement used in a sport
		badminton racket, badminton racquet, battledore a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
		crosse a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
		face a vertical surface of a building or cliff
		handgrip, handle, grip, hold the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
		squash racket, squash racquet, bat a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
racket - a loud and disturbing noise
		noise incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks; "all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say"
racket - an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
		fraudulent scheme, illegitimate enterprise
		endeavor, endeavour, enterprise a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
racket - the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; "modern music is just noise to me"
		noise, dissonance
		auditory sensation, sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"
Verb rackets, racketing, racketed
racket - hit (a ball) with a racket
		hit pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to; "He tries to hit on women in bars"
		athletics, sport participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
racket - make loud and annoying noises
		make noise, noise, resound emit a noise
racket - celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; "The members of the wedding party made merry all night"; "Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!"
		revel, make whoopie, make merry, make happy, whoop it up, jollify, wassail
		fete, celebrate have a celebration; "They were feting the patriarch of the family"; "After the exam, the students were celebrating"
		carouse, roister, riot engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking; "They were out carousing last night"

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Wiktionary

racket (Noun)
A racquet: an implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
racket (Noun)
A loud noise.
racket (Noun)
A fraud or swindle; an illegal scheme for profit.
racket (Noun)
A carouse; any reckless dissipation.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

racket (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.
racket (n.)
A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
racket (n.)
A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
racket (n.)
A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
racket (v. t.)
To strike with, or as with, a racket.
racket (n.)
Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
racket (n.)
A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
racket (v. i.)
To make a confused noise or racket.
racket (v. i.)
To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
racket (v. i.)
To carouse or engage in dissipation.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

racket
Sound which is unwanted, either because of its effects on humans, its effect on fatigue or malfunction of physical equipment, or its interference with the perception or detection of other sounds.
racket
A continuing loud, harsh or strident noise.
racket
An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
racket
A loud noise.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

racket
Racquet, rak′et, n. a bat for playing tennis: a snow-shoe: an organ-stop: a 17th-cent. musical instrument: (pl.) a modern variety of the old game of tennis.—v.t. to strike, as with a racket.—ns. Rack′et-, Racq′uet-court, -ground, a court for playing rackets: a tennis-court; Rack′et-tail, a humming-bird with two feathers like rackets.—adj. Rack′et-tailed. [O. Fr. rachete (Fr. raquette)—Sp. raqueta—Ar. rāhat, the palm of the hand.]
racket
rak′et, n. a clattering noise: hurly-burly.—v.i. to make a clattering noise: to engage in racket of any kind: to be dissipated.—n. Rack′eter.—adj. Rack′ety.—v.t. and v.i. Rack′le (prov.), to rattle.—n. noisy talk. [Gael. racaid—rac, to cackle.]

Wikipedia

A racket (or racquet) is a tool that is used in the sport of tennis. It is also used in other sports like tennis. These sports are called.

Tennis.

A tennis racket has many strings stretched across up and down. The strings supply bounce to hit the ball.

Appearance.

A tennis racket has a long handle and a large oval-shaped area used to hit the ball. It has many strings stretched across its surface (or face) both horizontally and vertically. The strings supply bounce to hit the ball. The handle and frame of the racket is usually made out of light materials such as graphite. Older rackets were made out of wood. Tennis rackets come in different sizes and weights.

Brands.

There are many brands of tennis rackets. Some of the more well known makers of rackets are Wilson, Dunlop and Prince.

Buying a tennis racket.

Tennis rackets can be bought at sports equipment stores or department stores. A beginner racket can cost as little as $30, but they can cost much more for very good quality rackets ($500 or more). These rackets are built for very good players or professional athletes.

People can purchase tennis racket at sports stores and most department stores also have them; they can be as expensive as $500 or even more, but these rackets are built for skilled players.