Associations to the word «Shuttlecock»

Wiktionary

SHUTTLECOCK, noun. (badminton) 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.
SHUTTLECOCK, noun. (dated) The game of badminton.
SHUTTLECOCK, verb. To move rapidly back and forth
SHUTTLECOCK, verb. To send or toss back and forth; to bandy

Dictionary definition

SHUTTLECOCK, noun. Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers.
SHUTTLECOCK, verb. Send or toss to and fro, like a shuttlecock.

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