Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shuttlecock
noun
/ˈʃʌt.əl.kɒk/
Definition
A lightweight object with a conical shape, used in the game of badminton.
Examples
- She served the shuttlecock high over the net.
- The shuttlecock quickly flew towards his opponent.
- He practiced his smashing technique with a feathered shuttlecock.
Meaning
The shuttlecock is the projectile that players hit back and forth over a net in badminton. It has feathers or a synthetic skirt attached to a cork base, making it aerodynamically designed for flight.
Synonyms
- birdie
- bird
