Racket

n. [Fr. raquette, Sp. raqueta, It. racchetta, for retichetta, from Lat. rete, a net, dim. reticulum.] 1. A thin strip of wood, &c., having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, from side to side of which a net-work of cord is stretched, and furnished with a handle. It is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games. Each one [of the Indians] has a bat curved like a crosier, and ending in a racket. Bancroft.

2. A snow-shoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood. [Canada.]
3. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a horse, to enable him to step on marshy or soft ground.
4. A confused, clattering noise; noisy talk; clamor; din.