Definition
Meaning of 'racket'
Meaning of 'racket' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Racket 
[ n.]
- A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together,
forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or
cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for
catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games. [ n.]- A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
- A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
- A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
- Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
- A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
2. Racket [ v. i.]
- To make a confused noise or racket. [ v. i.]- To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
- To carouse or engage in dissipation.
3. Racket [ v. t.]
- To strike with, or as with, a racket. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'racket' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. racket [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
- the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
Example in sentence:
- modern music is just noise to me
2. racket [ v]
[ v]Meaning (2):
- celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
- celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example in sentence:
- Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!;
- The members of the wedding party made merry all night
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