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1shuttlecock
noun shut·tle·cock \ˈshə-təl-ˌkäk\
: a light object shaped like a cone that is hit over the net in the game of badminton
Full Definition of SHUTTLECOCK
: a lightweight conical object with a rounded often rubber-covered nose that is used in badminton
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First Known Use of SHUTTLECOCK
1522
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SHUTTLECOCK Defined for Kids
shuttlecock
noun shut·tle·cock \ˈshə-təl-ˌkäk\
Definition of SHUTTLECOCK for Kids
: a light cone-shaped object that is used in badminton
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