racket - What does it mean?

Noun

(en-noun)

(label) A racquet: an implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.

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(label) 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 allow walking on marshy or soft ground.

Noun

(en-noun)

A loud noise.

Power tools work quickly, but they sure make a racket .

With all the racket they're making, I can't hear myself think!

What's all this racket ?

A fraud or swindle; an illegal scheme for profit.

They had quite a racket devised to relieve customers of their money.

(dated|slang) A carouse; any reckless dissipation.