1. (n.) 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.

2. (n.) A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural.

3. (n.) A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.

4. (n.) A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.

5. (v. t.) To strike with, or as with, a racket.

6. (n.) Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.

7. (n.) A carouse; any reckless dissipation.

8. (v. i.) To make a confused noise or racket.

9. (v. i.) To engage in noisy sport; to frolic.

10. (v. i.) To carouse or engage in dissipation.

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