racquet sport

collocation in English

meaningsofracquetandsport

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racquet
noun[C]
uk
/ˈræk.ɪt/us
/ˈræk.ɪt/
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sport
noun
uk
/spɔːt/us
/spɔːrt/
a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as ...
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(Definition ofracquetandsportfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Racquetball is aracquetsportplayed with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court.
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This is the most common kind of stringing machine found inracquetsportshops.
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For example, it is often claimed that badminton is the fastestracquetsport.
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It had close connections both to various field (lawn) games such as croquet and bowls as well as to the olderracquetsportof "real tennis".
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Pelota nacional, an indigenousracquetsport, is also played.
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Today, the company focuses on a niche set of consumers interested in technology advancements in racquet sports.
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Racquet sports were among his many other talents.
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He enjoys hiking and bicycling, as well as winter and racquet sports.
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Most boys participate in track and field athletics and long-distance running, with few taking part in racquet sports such as tennis.
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The gym facilities include exercise equipment, free weights, racquet sports, bowling, and rock climbing.
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In this way the tin can be seen as analogous to the net in other racquet sports such as tennis.
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These sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tablet tennis, and racquet sports.
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As with other racquet sports, the best stroke is one that the opponent can not return.
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In racquet sports, it can be generated by hitting the ball with an up-and-forward swing, with the racquet facing below the direction it is moving.
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Gridiron football, racquet sports, ice hockey and water polo players have also been treated for damage to the ulnar collateral ligament.
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The term is also used in other racquet sports, and other areas where a similar motion is employed (for example while throwing a sport disc).
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The clubs offer a wide variety of different fitness facilities, including gyms, swimming pools and courts for racquet sports.
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It is devoted to events and other programming related to the game of tennis, along with other racquet sports such as badminton and racquetball.
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The five groups are racquet sports, ball sports, water sports, athletic sports and weight class.
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Recreational interests include skiing, wind surfing, and racquet sports.
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