shuttlecock

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/ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ English

Definitions

noun

A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games.
The game of badminton.

verb

To move rapidly back and forth
To send or toss back and forth; to bandy“to shuttlecock words”

Related words

Synonyms

birdie shuttle bird badminton ball battledore and shuttlecock badminton racket battledore shuttler battledoor pushball badminton racquetball racket wood shot racquet discus

Associated

tumbling feathers smash net hitting cork spin rubber balls dinner

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