Definition
Definition of rackets - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
noiseloud and disruptive noises
- The children made a lot of rackets outside.
2.
organized crimeTECH. illegal business activities often involving crimeTECH.
- The police cracked down on the rackets in the city.
3.
sportsTECH. indoor sport where players hit a ball inside a four-walled courtTECH.
- They enjoy playing rackets every weekend.
Origin of rackets
Italian, racchetta (paddle)
Terms with rackets included in their meaning
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indoor sport
sport played on a table with small rackets and a light ball
sports
sport played in an enclosed court using rackets and a ball
specific items
rackets, shuttlecocks, and nets for badminton
equipment
rackets used to play squash
Examples of rackets in a sentence
I couldn't sleep because of the rackets next door. The gang was involved in several rackets. Authorities uncovered rackets operating across the border. Rackets is a fast-paced and exciting game. He took lessons to improve his rackets skills.
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- French:vacarme, racket, ...
- German:Krach, illegale Geschäfte, ...
- Italian:chiasso, racket, ...
- Spanish:ruido, negocios ilícitos, ...
- Portuguese:barulho, esquemas, ...
- Chinese:吵闹声, 犯罪勾当, ...
- Japanese:騒音, 密売, ...
- Arabic:ضَوْضاء, أَنْشِطَة إِجْرامِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:רְעָשִׁים, רַקֶּטִים, ...
- Russian:шум, преступные схемы, ...
- Ukrainian:шум, рекети, ...
- Hindi:तेज़ शोर, अवैध धंधे, ...
Definition of racket - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sports gearUK sports implement with strings for hitting a ballUK
- She swung the racket with precision.
2.
- The construction site was a constant source of racket.
3.
- He was involved in an insurance racket.
4.
indoor sportDated UK game similar to squash played with a hard ballDated UK
- They enjoyed a match of rackets at the club.
Verb
1.
- The old engine began to racket loudly.
2.
sportstr. Rare hit a ball with a handled, strung frametr. Rare
- She racketed the ball across the court with ease.
Images of racket
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?
someone's job or business, often illegal
Do you know what's his racket these days?
place where people play racket sports
She joined the local racket club to play tennis.
bat with strings for hitting tennis balls
She bought a new tennis racket for the tournament.
illegal business of selling drugs
The police uncovered a major drug racket in the city.
illegal business selling or moving drugs for money
The police broke up a major drugs racket last year.
sport using a racket to hit a ball
Tennis is a popular racket sport.
illegal scheme exploiting insurance policies for profit
The police uncovered an insurance racket defrauding elderly clients.
equipment used to hit the shuttlecock in badminton
She swung her badminton racket with precision.
equipment used to hit the ball in squash
He bought a new squash racket for the tournament.
birds with racket-shaped tails like kingfishers
We spotted a racket-tail in the forest.
illegal business of managing prostitutes
The police uncovered a prostitution racket in the downtown area.
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.
He learned to play racket in college. The children racketed around the house. The construction site racketed all day. He racketed the ball with great force. They racketed the ball back and forth.
View all translations of racket
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- French:raquette, faire du bruit, ...
- German:Schläger, lärmen, ...
- Italian:racchetta, fare rumore, ...
- Spanish:raqueta, armar escándalo, ...
- Portuguese:raquete, estrondear, ...
- Chinese:球拍, 喧闹, ...
- Japanese:ラケット, 騒音を立てる, ...
- Arabic:مِضْرَب, ضَجَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְבֵּט, לְהַרְעִישׁ, ...
- Russian:ракетка, шуметь, ...
- Ukrainian:ракетка, гриміти, ...
- Hindi:रैकेट, शोर मचाना, ...
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