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The word racket is a noun. Racket means (1) an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit, (2) a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games, (3) the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience, (4) a loud and disturbing noise.
Racket is also a verb that means (1) hit (a ball) with a racket, (2) make loud and annoying noises, (3) celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word racket.
- Tennis Rackets
Many people enjoy playing tennis, and a good tennis racket is key to enjoyment of the game. A tennis racket consists of lightweight netting stretched across an oval frame on the end of a long handle.
https://www.TennisRackets.us/
- Squash Equipment
Invented in England early in the 19th century, squash came to North America in 1885. English-speaking countries have tended to dominate championship play.
https://www.Sports-Equipment.us/squash-equipment.htm
- Tennis Equipment and Supplies
Browse this tennis equipment and supplies retailer directory to find tennis equipment and tennis supplies retailers in the USA. The close-up photo on this web page depicts a yellow tennis ball and a tennis racket.
https://retail.regionaldirectory.us/tennis-equipment-and-supplies/
The following articles provide recent racket-related news.
- 4/18: CBS Evening News
23-year-old FSU shooting survivor says she played dead after being shot; 74-year-old tennis enthusiast hopes to pass the racket for backyard Wimbledon replica
CBS News. Saturday, 19 Apr 2025 03:56:49 -0400.
- Buskers are 'psychological torture' says judge
Westminster Council has been told to stop the racket after they were taken to court by Global Radio.
BBC News. Tuesday, 01 Apr 2025 04:56:44 GMT.
- Houthi Inc: the pirates who weaponised globalisation
Their Red Sea protection racket is a disturbing glimpse into an anarchic world
Economist. Thursday, 16 Jan 2025 15:17:32 +0000.
The following digital image illustrates the word racket.
Tennis Racket and Tennis Ball
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