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Racket
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raquete, racket
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
American
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.
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barulho, ruído
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.
O canteiro de obras ao lado estava fazendo tanto barulho que eu não consegui me concentrar.
The kids ' playdate turned into a racket with all the shouting and laughter.
O encontro das crianças se transformou em um barulho com todo o grito e risada.
03
esquema, trafico
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.
A polícia desmantelou um grande esquema de tráfico operando na cidade.
He was arrested for running an extortion racket that targeted local businesses.
Ele foi preso por operar um esquema de extorsão que visava empresas locais.
04
barulho, ruído
loud, unpleasant noise that lacks musical quality
Example
The construction outside created a terrible racket, making it hard to concentrate.
A construção do lado de fora criou um barulho terrível, dificultando a concentração.
The kids ' racket in the playground could be heard from blocks away.
O barulho das crianças no playground podia ser ouvido a blocos de distância.
to racket
01
rebater, bater
to hit a ball using a racket
Example
She skillfully racketed the ball across the court during the match.
Ela rebateu a bola do outro lado da quadra durante a partida.
He racketed the tennis ball with a powerful serve.
Ele rebateu a bola de tênis com um poderoso saque.
02
fazer barulho, causar alvoroço
make loud and annoying noises
Example
The old machinery racketed all night, disturbing the neighbors.
A velha maquinaria fez barulho toda a noite, perturbando os vizinhos.
The malfunctioning car alarm racketed incessantly until it was fixed.
O alarme do carro com defeito fazia barulho incessantemente até ser consertado.
03
festejar, celebrar
to celebrate loudly and boisterously, often with drinking and uproarious festivities
Example
The team racketed all night after their championship win.
A equipe festejou a noite toda após a sua vitória no campeonato.
They racketed in the streets following the victory parade.
Eles festejaram nas ruas seguindo o desfile da vitória.
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