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.