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.

A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.

A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.

A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.

To strike with, or as with, a racket.

Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.

A carouse; any reckless dissipation.

To make a confused noise or racket.

To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.

To carouse or engage in dissipation.