rackets
word · lemma: racket
Definition
'Rackets' is the plural of 'racket' and usually refers to special bats used in sports like tennis or badminton. It can also mean illegal business activities or scams.
Usage & Nuances
In sports, always use 'rackets' (not 'bats' or 'sticks'). As slang, 'rackets' means illegal business or scams: 'protection rackets', 'drug rackets'. Plural form is key; singular and plural share both meanings.
Example Sentences
We need two new rackets for the tennis match.
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Those rackets are too heavy for children.
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All the rackets are in the sports closet.
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The police finally shut down the illegal gambling rackets in the city.
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My brother forgot our badminton rackets at school again!
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There are some old rackets in the garage if you want to play a quick game.
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