tennis racket
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Definition
Noun: A piece of sports equipment consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings is stretched tightly, used for striking the ball in the game of tennis.
Usage
The term "tennis racket" refers specifically to the equipment used to play the sport of tennis. It is a countable noun. - She bought a new tennis racket for the tournament. - He accidentally left his tennis racket at the club. - The tennis racket needs to be restrung.
Advanced Usage
- "The sound of a tennis racket": Can be used to describe the distinctive sound made when the racket strikes the ball.
- The constant thwack of the tennis racket echoed from the court.
Variants and Related Words
- Racket (noun): A more general term for the same piece of equipment; "tennis racket" is a specific type of racket. Also used for similar equipment in other sports like squash or badminton.
- He owns several rackets for different sports.
- Paddle (noun): A related piece of sports equipment used in table tennis or pickleball, typically solid without strings, not a synonym for a tennis racket.
- Tennis Racquet (noun): An alternative, less common spelling for "tennis racket." The meaning is identical.
Synonyms
- Tennis racquet: (See Variants and Related Words).
Related Phrases
- Tennis racket string: Refers to the material (often nylon or gut) strung in the frame of the racket.
- She prefers natural gut for her tennis racket strings.
- Tennis racket grip: The part of the handle held by the player, often covered with a replaceable material.
- He changed his tennis racket grip to improve comfort.
Noun
- a racket used to play tennis