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Vocabulary Entry
battledore
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A battledore is a type of racket used in the game of badminton or similar games, usually consisting of a flat, light wooden or cardboard paddle with a handle.
Example Sentences
"She picked up her battledore and prepared to start the game."
"The battledore had a colorful design that caught everyone's attention."
"In the early days of badminton, players used battledores made of wood."
V
verb
To battledore means to strike or hit something lightly back and forth, often in a playful or informal manner.
Example Sentences
"The children battledored the shuttlecock across the garden."
"They took turns battling the ball back and forth."
"We spent the afternoon battling in the park, enjoying the sunny weather."