racket

US /ˈræk.ɪt/
UK /ˈræk.ɪt/
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a loud unpleasant noise

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The kids were making a terrible racket in the backyard.
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I couldn't hear myself think over all that racket.
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noisedinclattercommotionuproar
2.

a bat with a long handle and a round or oval frame with an open network of strings, used in tennis, badminton, and squash

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He served the ball with his new tennis racket.
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She bought a lightweight badminton racket for the tournament.
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batpaddle
3.

a dishonest or illegal scheme for obtaining money

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The police uncovered a large protection racket.
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He was involved in a drug racket.
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scamfraudschemeextortionillegal enterprise
1.

to make a loud, unpleasant noise

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The old engine started to racket loudly.
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Don't racket around in the house; people are sleeping.
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clatterbangthumpcrashresound