racquet — a sports equipment with a handle and a round or oval frame with strings, used for hitting a ball in tennis, badminton, or squash
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sports equipment with a handle and a round or oval frame with strings, used for hitting a ball in tennis, badminton, or squash
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrækɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother uses her old tennis racquet as a fly swatter in the kitchen.
- The professional player's racquet costs more than my monthly salary.
- He forgot his racquet at home and had to borrow one from the club.
racquet
NOUN[/ˈrækɪt/]
a sports equipment with a handle and a round or oval frame with strings, used for hitting a ball in tennis, badminton, or squash
Tennis racquet hitting the ball
In his jacket with racquet ready, he opens the packet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word racquet derives from French raquette, which in turn comes from Arabic rahat al yad, literally meaning "palm of the hand." Originally referring to a palm-shaped implement or tool, the term eventually evolved to denote the modern sports racket used in tennis and similar games.
Breakdown
French raquette (from Arabic rahat al yad, "palm of hand") + -et (diminutive suffix). The root ultimately traces to Arabic rahat (palm/rest) and al yad (of the hand), referring to the paddle's hand-like shape.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother uses her old tennis racquet as a fly swatter in the kitchen.”
“The professional player's racquet costs more than my monthly salary.”
“He forgot his racquet at home and had to borrow one from the club.”
“She strung her racquet with new tension for better control.”
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