Racket

rak'et, n. a strip of wood with the ends together, covered with network, and having a handle—used in tennis: a snow-shoe.—v.t. to strike, as with a racket. [Fr. raqiutte— Sp. raqueta—Ar. rah at, the palm of the hand.] Racket, rak'et, «. a clattering noise. [Gael. — racaid rac, to cackle.]