Definition

Noun: - A small, lightweight paddle used to strike the ball in the game of table tennis. It typically consists of a wooden blade covered with rubber on one or both sides.

Usage

• The word "table-tennis racquet" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the equipment used to play table tennis. It is often simply called a "paddle" or "bat" in informal contexts.
• It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • She bought a new table-tennis racquet for the tournament.
  • The rules specify the types of rubber allowed on a table-tennis racquet.

Advanced Usage

• "to regrip a table-tennis racquet": to replace the grip or handle covering on the paddle.
  • He needs to regrip his table-tennis racquet for better control.

Variants and Related Words

• Table tennis paddle (n): A common synonym for "table-tennis racquet."
• Table tennis bat (n): Another common synonym, especially in British English.
• Paddle (n): A general term for a short-handled racket used in various sports, including table tennis.
• Blade (n): The flat, rigid wooden part of the table-tennis racquet, before rubber is applied.
• Rubber (n): The pimpled sheet that covers the blade of a table-tennis racquet.

Synonyms

• Paddle: A short-handled racket.
• Bat: (British English) An implement for hitting the ball.

Related Phrases

• Table-tennis table: The specialized table on which the game is played.
• Table-tennis ball: The small, lightweight, hollow ball used in the sport.

Noun

1. paddle used to play table tennis