Shuttlecock
noun
A piece of equipment used in the game of badminton, consisting of a cork ball attached to feathers.
They started a game of badminton, hitting the shuttlecock back and forth over the net.
Often appears as...
- hit the shuttlecock
- shuttlecock and badminton racket
verb
Move or pass back and forth swiftly and directly.
He was shuttlecocked between the two departments until he lost his patience.
Often appears as...
- shuttlecock between two places
- be shuttlecocked around
noun
A piece of equipment used in the game of badminton, consisting of a cork ball attached to feathers.
They started a game of badminton, hitting the shuttlecock back and forth over the net.
Often appears as...
- hit the shuttlecock
- shuttlecock and badminton racket
verb
Move or pass back and forth swiftly and directly.
He was shuttlecocked between the two departments until he lost his patience.
Often appears as...
- shuttlecock between two places
- be shuttlecocked around
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Badminton Essential
The shuttlecock is fundamental to badminton like a ball is to soccer or basketball.
Without a shuttlecock, you can't play a proper game of badminton.
Pro Tip 2/3Feathered Projectile
The feathers on a shuttlecock help it to fly stable and slow down vertically.
The shuttlecock's feathers make it flip and slow down for the opponent to hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Origins
Shuttlecocks are part of ancient games, like the Chinese 'Jiànzi,' not just modern badminton.
Traditional shuttlecocks in Asia were often homemade and used in cultural games.
Pro Tip 1/3Badminton Essential
The shuttlecock is fundamental to badminton like a ball is to soccer or basketball.
Without a shuttlecock, you can't play a proper game of badminton.
Pro Tip 2/3Feathered Projectile
The feathers on a shuttlecock help it to fly stable and slow down vertically.
The shuttlecock's feathers make it flip and slow down for the opponent to hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Origins
Shuttlecocks are part of ancient games, like the Chinese 'Jiànzi,' not just modern badminton.
Traditional shuttlecocks in Asia were often homemade and used in cultural games.
Pro Tip 1/3Badminton Essential
The shuttlecock is fundamental to badminton like a ball is to soccer or basketball.
Without a shuttlecock, you can't play a proper game of badminton.
Pro Tip 2/3Feathered Projectile
The feathers on a shuttlecock help it to fly stable and slow down vertically.
The shuttlecock's feathers make it flip and slow down for the opponent to hit.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Origins
Shuttlecocks are part of ancient games, like the Chinese 'Jiànzi,' not just modern badminton.
Traditional shuttlecocks in Asia were often homemade and used in cultural games.
Never forget "Shuttlecock"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Quote examples
Neil Armstrong
American Astronaut
I'm substantially concerned about the policy directions of the space agency. We have a situation in the U.S. where the White House and Congress are at odds over what the future direction should be. They're sort of playing a game and NASA is the shuttlecock that they're hitting back and forth.
Quote examples
Fred
Brazilian Footballer
I suffered a lot of criticism from the press and the fans, but I always kept motivating myself, working. I never dropped the shuttlecock.
Quote examples
Neil Armstrong
American Astronaut
I'm substantially concerned about the policy directions of the space agency. We have a situation in the U.S. where the White House and Congress are at odds over what the future direction should be. They're sort of playing a game and NASA is the shuttlecock that they're hitting back and forth.
Quote examples
Fred
Brazilian Footballer
I suffered a lot of criticism from the press and the fans, but I always kept motivating myself, working. I never dropped the shuttlecock.
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension