Racket

/ɹˈækɪt/

/ˈɹækɪt/

Definitie & Betekenis van "racket"

Racket

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

racket, tennisracket

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

Dialect

American

racquet

British

What is a "racket"?

A racket is a sports equipment used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in games like tennis, badminton, and squash. It consists of a handle and a round or oval-shaped frame with strings stretched across it, forming a hitting surface. Rackets come in various sizes and designs, depending on the sport and the player's needs. The frame is usually made from lightweight materials like graphite, carbon fiber, or aluminum, while the strings are typically made from nylon or synthetic materials. A racket allows players to control and strike the ball or shuttlecock with precision during the game.

Example

She swung her racket with precision to win the tennis match.

The badminton player chose a lightweight racket for better control.

lawaai, herrie

a noisy and disruptive sound that causes annoyance

Example

The construction site next door was making such a racket that I could n't concentrate.

De bouwplaats naast de deur maakte zoveel herrie dat ik me niet kon concentreren.

The kids ' playdate turned into a racket with all the shouting and laughter.

De speelafspraak van de kinderen veranderde in een lawaai met al het geschreeuw en gelach.

racket, criminele onderneming

an illegal business or scheme operated for profit, such as extortion, fraud, drug dealing, or prostitution

Example

The police uncovered a large drug racket operating in the city.

De politie ontdekte een grote drugracket, criminele onderneming die in de stad opereerde.

He was arrested for running an extortion racket that targeted local businesses.

Hij werd gearresteerd voor het runnen van een afpersingsracket dat gericht was op lokale bedrijven.

lawaai, geroep

loud, unpleasant noise that lacks musical quality

Example

The construction outside created a terrible racket, making it hard to concentrate.

De bouw buiten veroorzaakte een vreselijk lawaai, waardoor het moeilijk was om je te concentreren.

The kids ' racket in the playground could be heard from blocks away.

Het lawaai van de kinderen op de speeltuin was van blokken ver te horen.

to racket

WERKWOORD

raketten, slaan met een racket

to hit a ball using a racket

Example

She skillfully racketed the ball across the court during the match.

Zij raketteerde de bal vaardig over het veld tijdens de wedstrijd.

He racketed the tennis ball with a powerful serve.

Hij rakette de tennisbal met een krachtige service.

rummelen, lawaai maken

make loud and annoying noises

Example

The old machinery racketed all night, disturbing the neighbors.

De oude machines maakten de hele nacht lawaai, waardoor de buren werden gestoord.

The malfunctioning car alarm racketed incessantly until it was fixed.

Het defecte alarmsysteem van de auto maakte incessant lawaai totdat het werd gerepareerd.

feesten, vierden

to celebrate loudly and boisterously, often with drinking and uproarious festivities

Example

The team racketed all night after their championship win.

Het team feesten de hele nacht na hun kampioenschapswinst.

They racketed in the streets following the victory parade.

Ze feesten op straat na de overwinningstocht.

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