a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
modern music is just noise to me
an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
a loud and disturbing noise
Verb
hit (a ball) with a racket
make loud and annoying noises
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
The members of the wedding party made merry all night
