Shuttlecock

usgb/ˈʃʌtlkɑːk/
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.
Visual representation of "shuttlecock" - A piece of equipment used in the game of badminton, consisting of a cork ball attached to feathers.

Often appears as...

  • hit the shuttlecock
  • shuttlecock and badminton racket
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Badminton Essential

The shuttlecock is fundamental to badminton like a ball is to soccer or basketball.

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Without a shuttlecock, you can't play a proper game of badminton.
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Feathered Projectile

The feathers on a shuttlecock help it to fly stable and slow down vertically.

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The shuttlecock's feathers make it flip and slow down for the opponent to hit.
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Cultural Origins

Shuttlecocks are part of ancient games, like the Chinese 'Jiànzi,' not just modern badminton.

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Traditional shuttlecocks in Asia were often homemade and used in cultural games.
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