Meaning of the word racquets in English

What does racquets mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

racquets

US /ˈrækɪts/
UK /ˈrækɪts/

Plural Noun

lightweight bats with a netting of catgut or nylon stretched tightly in an open frame, used for striking the ball or shuttlecock in tennis, badminton, squash, and other sports

Example:
The tennis players gripped their racquets firmly.
We need new racquets for our badminton game.