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TEN-is-rak-it/ˈtenɪs ˌrækɪt/

A tennis racket (id: tennis-racket) is a bat with strings, used for hitting a tennis ball (UK; also a racquet). A rounders bat is solid wood; a squash racket is smaller. PE: a tennis racket is kit; a rounders bat is not the same booking.

Meaning

A bat with strings, used for hitting a tennis ball (UK; also a racquet).

Examples

• “A tennis racket is PE kit; a rounders bat is not the same booking.”
• “A tennis-racket cover still goes in the PE store; swinging one in the corridor is a trip hazard.”

Good to know

a tennis racket (UK). Also: a racquet. Contrast: a rounders bat / a squash racket. PE. Countable rackets. Mix-up: a racket can also mean a loud noise or a dishonest scheme.

Near in meaning

racquet

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