Definitions for the word "Racket" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To strike with, or as with, a racket.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
To make a confused noise or racket.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. i.
To carouse or engage in dissipation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
(also racquet) 1 bat with a round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon, etc., used in tennis, squash, etc. 2 (in pl.) Game like squash, played in a court of four plain walls. [french raquette from arabic rahat palm of the hand]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
12. n.
1 disturbance, uproar, din. 2 slang a scheme for obtaining money etc. By dishonest means. B dodge; sly game. 3 colloq. Line of business. [perhaps imitative]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
13. slang
a dodge, manœuvre, exhibition; a disturbance.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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