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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. |
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A variety of the game of tennis played with peculiar
long-handled rackets; -- chiefly in the plural. |
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A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and
narrow frame of light wood. |
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A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to enable
him to step on marshy or soft ground. |
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To strike with, or as with, a racket. |
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Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport. |
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A carouse; any reckless dissipation. |
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To make a confused noise or racket. |
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To engage in noisy sport; to frolic. |
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To carouse or engage in dissipation. |