Battledore

Pronunciation: /ˈbætəldɔr/

Definitions of battledore

noun a racket used in playing badminton or a similar game

Example Sentences

A1 I played battledore with my friends at the park.

A2 The children enjoyed playing battledore and shuttlecock in the backyard.

B1 The battledore used in the game was made of wood and feathers.

B2 She practiced her battledore skills every day to prepare for the upcoming tournament.

C1 The historical battledore and shuttlecock game has evolved into modern-day badminton.

C2 The intricate design of the battledore showcased the craftsmanship of the artisans from that era.

Examples of battledore in a Sentence

formal The children were playing a game of battledore and shuttlecock in the park.

informal Let's grab the battledore and head to the beach for a game.

slang I haven't played battledore in ages, it's such a fun game.

figurative The two political parties battledore over the new policy, each trying to gain the upper hand.

Grammatical Forms of battledore

• past tense: battledored
• plural: battledores
• comparative: more battledore
• superlative: most battledore
• present tense: battledores
• future tense: will battledore
• perfect tense: have battledored
• continuous tense: are battlingdoring
• singular: battledore
• positive degree: battledore
• infinitive: to battledore
• gerund: battledoring
• participle: battledored

Origin and Evolution of battledore

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'battledore' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'batelour' meaning a warrior or fighter.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a flat wooden bat used in a game similar to badminton, the term 'battledore' has evolved to also mean a noisy argument or dispute.