Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

battledore

noun

/ˈbæt.əl.dɔːr/

Definition

A battledore is a flat, paddle-like instrument used for striking a shuttlecock in games like badminton, historically made with various materials.

Examples

Children played in the park with a battledore and shuttlecock on a sunny afternoon.
In historical records, battledores were made from wood and animal skin.

Meaning

The term ‘battledore’ can also refer to a simple kind of bat that resembles a small paddle, primarily used in early forms of badminton and similar sports.