Definition

Noun: - A sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court, using a small, hollow rubber ball and long-handled rackets. The objective is to strike the ball against the front wall above the tin and below the out line, making it difficult for the opponent to return.

Usage

• The term "squash racquets" refers specifically to the sport itself. It is often used in formal or historical contexts. The more common modern name is simply "squash."
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Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the sport.
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Variants and Related Words

• Squash (noun): The common, shortened name for the same sport.
  • Example: Let's play a game of squash.
• Squash rackets (noun): An alternative spelling, where "rackets" is used instead of "racquets." Both spellings are acceptable.
• Racquetball (noun): A different but related sport played with a shorter racket and a larger, bouncier ball.

Synonyms

• Squash: The standard synonym.
• Squash rackets: A direct synonym with alternate spelling.

Notes on Meaning

• "Squash racquets" is a compound noun naming the sport. It should not be confused with the equipment; the racket used is called a "squash racket" or "squash racquet."
• Historically, the sport evolved from "rackets" (or "racquets"), which is why the full name includes that word.

Noun

1. a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets