noun a racket used in playing badminton or a similar game
Battledore can be used in literature to reference historical games or as a metaphor for a back-and-forth exchange or argument.
In the sport of badminton, a battledore is a racket used to hit the shuttlecock over the net.
In historical games, battledore refers to a paddle-like instrument used to play a game similar to badminton.
In literature, the term 'battledore' may be used to refer to a small piece of parchment or stiffened paper used for writing or painting.
Historians may use the term 'battledore' when discussing ancient forms of writing or communication.
Archaeologists may refer to 'battledores' when discussing ancient writing tools or artifacts.