Reket

Reket is a term that appears in several languages with multiple, context-dependent meanings. In many cases, it denotes a sports implement used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in racket sports, and it is a cognate or loanword of the English words racket or racquet.

Etymology and orthography vary by region. The form reket, raket, or racquet reflects different orthographic conventions and phonologies. The exact spelling typically depends on the language and local usage, but all forms generally relate to the same equipment used in sports such as tennis, badminton, and squash.

Primary usage is as a reference to the equipment used in racket sports. A reket consists of a handle and a frame strung with strings (or a similar stringing system), designed to strike the ball or shuttlecock. The size, weight, string tension, and construction details vary by sport and level of play.

Other uses are less common but notable. The word reket can also appear as a surname or place name in some regions, independent of sports terminology. These uses are not inherently connected to the sporting equipment, and meaning must be inferred from context.

In summary, reket most often refers to a sport racket in various languages, while acknowledging that it can have other, non-sport-related senses as a surname or toponym depending on locale. See also racket, racquet, and related disambiguation terms for broader context.