Definition of racket

• 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.
• n. - A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.
• n. - A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
• n. - A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
• v. t. - To strike with, or as with, a racket.
• n. - Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.
• n. - A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
• v. i. - To make a confused noise or racket.
• v. i. - To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.
• v. i. - To carouse or engage in dissipation.