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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.


racquet British  
/ ˈrækɪt /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of racket 2

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of racquet

Variant of racket 2

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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

Sinner took lengthy off-court breaks at the end of each set, but continued to struggle, walking gingerly, wincing and hunching over his racquet between points.

From BBC May 28, 2026

Even after receiving treatment, he continued to move gingerly around the court, struggling to chase down shots and leaning heavily on his racquet between points.

From BBC May 28, 2026

A limited edition faux snakeskin racquet cover for $600?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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