shuttlecock

Speech parts

1. shuttlecock - Noun

2. shuttlecock - Verb

Meaning

A cork stuck with feathers, which is to be struck by a battledoor in play; also, the play itself.

To send or toss to and fro; to bandy; as, to shuttlecock words.

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3.2: A shuttlecock of the correct speed will land not less than 530 mm and not more than 990 mm short of the other back boundary line. Source: Internet

After a successful drive or push, the opponents will often be forced to lift the shuttlecock. Source: Internet

Although badminton holds the record for the fastest initial speed of a racquet sports projectile, the shuttlecock decelerates substantially faster than other projectiles such as tennis balls. Source: Internet

A shallow lift takes less time to reach the ground and as mentioned above a rally is over when the shuttlecock touches the ground. Source: Internet

A more sophisticated slicing action involves brushing the strings around the shuttlecock during the hit, in order to make the shuttlecock spin. Source: Internet

At the start of a match, the shuttlecock is cast and the side towards which the shuttlecock is pointing serves first. Source: Internet

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