racquet

American  

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb)  racquets, a game played with rackets and a ball by two or four persons on a four-walled court.

2. racket.

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racquet British  

/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of racket 2

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Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket ²

Example Sentences

Throughout the match he regularly shouted at himself, threw his racquet at his bag after defeat was confirmed and was still shaking his head when he left the stadium.

From BBC

Garcia's relief at coming through such a bruising battle was evident as she dropped her racquet and covered her face with both hands.

From BBC

Sonny believes that Miracle is Jordan, and he convinces himself watching both an Arthur Ashe commercial about a customized racquet as well as a game where Jordan displays his talents as an athlete.

From Salon

There were not too many signs of discomfort in Wednesday's practice session, although she did take her hand off the racquet a couple of times.

From BBC

"I'm taking it slowly for now, playing with Gael and working on my strokes, hitting lots of balls," said Svitolina, who had not held a racquet for eight months while pregnant.

From BBC