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Noun: battledore  'ba-t(u)l,dor
  1. An ancient racket game
    "Battledore and shuttlecock is considered a precursor to modern badminton";
    - battledore and shuttlecock
     
  2. (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