tennis racquet
Definition
- Noun:
- A piece of sports equipment: A tennis racquet is a specialized racket designed and used for playing the sport of tennis. It consists of an oval frame with a network of tightly stretched strings, attached to a handle.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- She bought a new tennis racquet for the tournament.
- He swung his tennis racquet with great force to return the serve.
- The tennis racquet felt perfectly balanced in her hand.
Advanced Usage
- "to string a tennis racquet": To replace or install new strings on the frame of the racquet.
- I need to string my tennis racquet before the match; the old strings are worn out.
Variants and Related Words
- Tennis racket: This is an alternative, equally correct spelling for the same piece of equipment. "Racquet" and "racket" are used interchangeably in this context.
- Racquet (or Racket): The general term for this category of sports equipment, which also includes items like a squash racquet or a badminton racket. A is a specific type of racquet.
Synonyms
- Tennis racket: The direct synonym with alternate spelling.
- Bat: (Informal/British) In some informal contexts, particularly in British English, players might refer to their racquet as a "bat," though this is less precise.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms that incorporate the specific term "tennis racquet." The word is used literally to describe the equipment.)
Noun
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a racket used to play tennis
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