a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games(noun.artifact)
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.(noun)
source: webster1913
Confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport.(noun)
source: webster1913
A scheme, dodge, trick, or the like; something taking place considered as exciting, trying, unusual, or the like; also, such occurrence considered as an ordeal; as, to work a racket; to stand upon the racket.(noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities(verb.social)