Meaning Of The Word Battledore

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battledore in American English
a flat paddle or racket used to hit a shuttlecock back and forth in a game (called battledore and shuttlecock) from which badminton developed
to toss or fly back and forth
noun: a game from which badminton was developed, played since ancient times in India and other Asian countries

battledore in British English
noun: an ancient racket game

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