racket

noun
  1. A loud, unpleasant noise; a clamor or din. noun
    The children were making such a racket that I couldn't concentrate.
    The construction site next door is causing a constant racket.
  2. A piece of sports equipment with a handle and a round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon, or other material, used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in games such as tennis, badminton, and squash. noun
    She swung her racket and hit the tennis ball over the net.
    He bought a new badminton racket for the tournament.
  3. An illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money. noun
    The police uncovered a drug racket operating in the city.
    He was arrested for running a protection racket in the neighborhood.