Noun: battledore 'ba-t(u)l,dor
- An ancient racket game
"Battledore and shuttlecock is considered a precursor to modern badminton";
- battledore and shuttlecock
- (badminton) a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
"She gripped her battledore tightly before serving";
- badminton racket, badminton racquet
Derived forms: battledores
Type of: badminton, racket, racquet
Encyclopedia: Battledore