racketing
ˈrækɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of racketing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
noiseRareloud and disturbing noiseRare
  • The racketing from the construction site kept everyone awake.
clamor din
2.
activitiesRarelively and noisy activityRare
  • The racketing in the party could be heard outside.
commotion hubbub uproar

Adjective

1.
noiseRareUKmaking a loud and disruptive noiseRareUK
  • The racketing crowd disturbed the peaceful night.
boisterous clamorous noisy
2.
boisterousRareUKengaging in lively and noisy activitiesRareUK
  • The racketing party lasted all night.
boisterous raucous rowdy
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Origin of racketing

Middle English, raket (noise) + -ing (action)

Examples of racketing in a sentence

  • The constant racketing in the cafeteria made it hard to concentrate.
  • The racketing from the construction site was unbearable.
  • Children's racketing filled the playground all afternoon.
  • The racketing machinery echoed through the factory.
  • Children's racketing play disrupted the library's silence.
  • The racketing kids ran through the house.

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  1. French:vacarme, bruyant, ...
  2. German:Lärm, lärmend, ...
  3. Italian:chiasso, rumoroso, ...
  4. Spanish:estruendo, ruidoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:ruído, barulhento, ...
  6. Chinese:吵闹声, 喧闹的, ...
  7. Japanese:騒音, 騒々しい, ...
  8. Arabic:جَلَبَة, صَاخِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲמֻלָּה, רַעֲשָׁנִי, ...
  10. Russian:шум, шумный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шум, галасливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शोरगुल, उल्लासपूर्ण, ...
racket
ˈrækɪt
racket: sports implement with strings for hitting a ball
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Definition of racket - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sports gearUKsports implement with strings for hitting a ballUK
  • She swung the racket with precision.
bat paddle
2.
noiseloud, unpleasant noise
  • The construction site was a constant source of racket..
clamor din
3.
scamUSfraudulent or dishonest businessUS
  • He was involved in an insurance racket..
fraud scam swindle
4.
indoor sportDatedUKgame similar to squash played with a hard ballDatedUK
  • They enjoyed a match of rackets at the club.
bat club paddle

Verb

1.
loud noiseintr.make a loud, disturbing noiseintr.
  • The old engine began to racket loudly..
clamor din uproar
2.
sportstr.Rarehit a ball with a handled, strung frametr.Rare
  • She racketed the ball across the court with ease.
hit smash strike
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Images of racket

  • racket: sports implement with strings for hitting a ball
    sports implement with strings for hitting a ball

Expressions with racket

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illegal business that secretly moves goods or people
The police uncovered a large smuggling racket last year.
extortion scheme where payment is demanded for safety from harm
The local businesses were forced to pay a protection racket to avoid vandalism.
create a loud and unpleasant noise
The kids made a racket in the living room.
said when something makes very loud, annoying noise
That's a real racket, can you close the window?
illegal lottery or gambling operation
He was arrested for running a numbers racket in the neighborhood..
asking about someone's job or business
Hey, what racket are you in these days?

Origin of racket

French, raquette (palm of the hand)

Examples of racket in a sentence

  • The racket broke after the intense game.
  • The kids made such a racket playing outside.
  • I couldn't sleep because of the racket from the party.
  • The police uncovered a drug racket.
  • They were running a protection racket in the neighborhood.
  • Racket is a fast-paced game.

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  1. French:raquette, faire un vacarme, ...
  2. German:Schläger, lärmen, ...
  3. Italian:racchetta, fare rumore, ...
  4. Spanish:raqueta, armar escándalo, ...
  5. Portuguese:raquete, estrondear, ...
  6. Chinese:球拍, 喧闹, ...
  7. Japanese:ラケット, 騒音を立てる, ...
  8. Arabic:مِضْرَب, ضَجَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְבֵּט, לְהַרְעִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:ракетка, шуметь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ракетка, гриміти, ...
  12. Hindi:रैकेट, शोर मचाना, ...
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