rackets
/ˈrækɪts/
NOUN
1. Loud or disturbing noises
Loud, unpleasant, or confused sounds produced by people, animals, machines, or other sources.
1.1. Loud and disruptive sounds
A collection of loud, harsh, or irregular sounds that create a disturbance.
Synonyms
- noises
- dins
- uproars
- cacophonies
- clamors
- clangors
- clatters
- crashes
- blasts
- booms
- roars
- rattles
- blares
- hubbubs
- hullabaloos
- tumults
- rumpuses
Antonyms
Examples
- The neighborhood was peaceful until the late-night partygoers introduced a disruptive chorus of laughter and loud rackets.
- The children made so much noise that their rackets could be heard throughout the house.
Related Words
- commotions
- discords
- dissonances
- babels
- jangles
- sputters
- spatters
- katzenjammers
NOUN
2. Fraudulent or illegal business schemes
Dishonest or illegal activities designed to generate profit, often through fraud, deception, extortion, or other unlawful methods.
2.1. Fraudulent or criminal operations
Illegal schemes or organized activities intended to make money through deception, exploitation, or unlawful practices.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- legitimate businesses
- honest dealings
- lawful enterprises
Examples
- The detective discovered an underground operation where counterfeit goods were produced using sophisticated rackets.
- The criminal organization was involved in various illegal rackets, from smuggling to extortion.
Related Words
- organized crime
- racketeering
- corruption
- deception
- criminal enterprises
- illegal operations
NOUN
3. Organized criminal groups
Criminal organizations or networks involved in illegal activities, often operating through coordinated schemes and unlawful enterprises.
3.1. Criminal organizations and syndicates
Organized groups involved in criminal activities, particularly those operating as mafias or underworld networks.
Synonyms
- Mafia
- Black Hand
- mob
- the mob
- syndicate
- organized crime family
- underworld
- gangland
- gangdom
Examples
- The authorities investigated several criminal rackets connected to the Mafia.
- The investigation revealed links between local rackets and an organized crime syndicate.
Related Words
- gangsters
- racketeers
- criminal organizations
- organized crime
- criminal syndicates
- underworld figures
NOUN
4. Noisy or reckless celebrations
Lively, noisy, or disorderly social activities, often involving drinking, partying, and excessive entertainment.
4.1. Carousing and wild festivities
Noisy or reckless celebrations characterized by partying, drinking, and uninhibited behavior.
Synonyms
- carousals
- revelries
- parties
- celebrations
- festivities
- merrymakings
- debaucheries
Antonyms
Examples
- The neighbors complained about the rackets coming from the party late at night.
- The weekend was filled with noisy rackets and reckless celebrations.
Related Words
NOUN
5. Exciting, unusual, or demanding experiences
Events or activities regarded as exciting, unusual, difficult, or challenging, sometimes involving an ordeal.
5.1. Unusual or challenging experiences
Events or undertakings that are considered exciting, demanding, extraordinary, or difficult to deal with.
Synonyms
- ordeals
- adventures
- experiences
- affairs
- episodes
- undertakings
Antonyms
- routines
- ordinary events
- normalities
Examples
- The journey through the mountains turned into a series of unexpected rackets.
- Moving the entire family overseas was one of the biggest rackets they had ever faced.
Related Words
NOUN
6. Sports implements used to hit a ball
Implements consisting of a handle attached to a framed head with tightly stretched strings, used to strike a ball or shuttlecock in sports.
6.1. Tennis and badminton equipment
Strung sporting implements used to hit balls or shuttlecocks in games such as tennis and badminton.
Synonyms
- racquets
Examples
- The sports store displayed a variety of tennis and badminton rackets.
- The players checked their rackets before the tournament began.
Related Words
- tennis equipment
- badminton equipment
- squash equipment
- sports implements
- stringed frames
NOUN
7. Snowshoes and broad walking footwear
Devices made from a lightweight frame with cords or other supporting material, designed to distribute weight and make walking across snow or soft ground easier.
7.1. Footwear for walking on snow
Framed devices attached to the feet to prevent a person from sinking into deep snow or other soft surfaces.
Synonyms
- snowshoes
Examples
- The explorers used traditional rackets to travel across the deep snow.
- The snow-covered trail was easier to cross with rackets attached to their boots.
Related Words
- snow footwear
- snowshoe frames
- walking aids
- footwear attachments
NOUN
8. Broad wooden shoes for walking on soft ground
Broad wooden footwear or attachments, also known as pattens, designed to keep the feet of people or horses above marshy or soft ground.
8.1. Protective footwear for marshy ground
Broad wooden shoes or supporting attachments used to make walking over wet, muddy, or soft surfaces easier.
Synonyms
- pattens
- overshoes
Examples
- Traditional rackets helped horses walk across marshy ground.
- The old wooden rackets kept the wearer's feet above the muddy surface.
Related Words
- wooden footwear
- protective shoes
- walking platforms
- hoof attachments
NOUN
9. The game of racquets
A game played with rackets in which players hit a ball against a wall or within a court.
9.1. Racquets as a sporting game
A racket sport in which players use strung implements to strike a ball during competitive play.
Synonyms
- racquets
Examples
- The club offers facilities for several racket sports, including rackets.
- He learned to play rackets at a traditional sports club.
Related Words
- racket sports
- court games
- tennis
- squash
- ball games