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Racket

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.

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Narrower term 1

Bat 76% connected

A large stick; a club; specifically, a piece of wood with one end thicker or broader than the other, used in playing baseball, cricket, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 3

Carouse 76% connected

A large draught of liquor.

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Riot 76% connected

Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Roister 76% connected

To bluster; to swagger; to bully; to be bold, noisy, vaunting, or turbulent.

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Broader term 8

Celebrate 76% connected

To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Endeavor 76% connected

To exert physical or intellectual strength for the attainment of; to use efforts to effect; to strive to achieve or reach; to try; to attempt.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Enterprise 76% connected

That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduo…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fete 76% connected

A feat.

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Hit 76% connected

It.

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Noise 76% connected

Sound of any kind.

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Resound 76% connected

To sound loudly; as, his voice resounded far.

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Sound 76% connected

The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.

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Derivationally related 2

Rackety 74% connected

Making a tumultuous noise.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rackety 74% connected

Making a tumultuous noise.

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Component part 4

Face 70% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

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Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Synonym 5

Dissonance 92% connected

A mingling of discordant sounds; an inharmonious combination of sounds; discord.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Noise 92% connected

Sound of any kind.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Racquet 92% connected

See Racket.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Revel 92% connected

See Reveal.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wassail 92% connected

An ancient expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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