racket

n.

1. Disturbing noise

   uproar, clatter, din; see noise 2, uproar.

2. Confusion accompanied by noise

   disturbance, uproar, squabble, scuffle, fracas, clash, row, wrangle, agitation, babel, pandemonium, turbulence, vociferation, clamor, outcry, hullabaloo, tumult, hubbub, commotion, blare, turmoil, stir, noisy fuss, clatter, charivari, babble, roar, shouting, rumpus, riot, squall, clangor, brawl, fight, pitched battle, free-for-all*, to-do*, great-to-do*, fuss*; see also confusion 2, disturbance 2. See syn. study at noise.

3. *A means of extortion

   illegitimate business, illegal operation, confidence game, con game*, conspiracy*, plot*, intrigue*, underworld activity, systematic cheating, numbers pool, policy racket, protection*, swindling, fraud*, illegitimate undertaking, extortion*, embezzlement*, bootlegging, organized crime*, illicit scheme, graft*, trick*, dishonest game, lawlessness*, scam*, shakedown*, game*, push*, lay*, dodge*, the squeeze*; see also corruption 2, crime 2, theft.

4. A web and frame used as a bat

   Types of rackets include: tennis racket, squash racket, racquetball racket, fivesbat, lacrosse net, badminton racket.