- a variation of racket.
noun
Etymology
Origin of racquet
Variant of racket 2
Example Sentences
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But this time, on championship point number six, a serve came cracking down that Muchova could barely get a racquet to, the ball trickling away just a few yards along the grass.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
After losing the first set and going an immediate break down in the second, Medvedev threw his racquet against the hoardings at the back of the court.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
“Badminton/” “At least it’s not as bad as the seniors,” I said, handing him the fragile racquet and the fey shuttlecock.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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