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squash rackets or squash racquets noun a game for either two or four players who use small-headed rackets to hit a little rubber ball around an indoor court with three solid walls and a back wall that is usually glass. The object is to make the ball rebound off the front wall above and below certain heights, while, at the same time, trying to make it as awkward as possible for the opponent to return the shot. Often shortened to squash.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.

squash rackets or squash racquets noun a game for either two or four players who use small-headed rackets to hit a little rubber ball around an indoor court with three solid walls and a back wall that is usually glass. The object is to make the ball rebound off the front wall above and below certain heights, while, at the same time, trying to make it as awkward as possible for the opponent to return the shot. Often shortened to squash.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.

squash rackets or squash racquets noun a game for either two or four players who use small-headed rackets to hit a little rubber ball around an indoor court with three solid walls and a back wall that is usually glass. The object is to make the ball rebound off the front wall above and below certain heights, while, at the same time, trying to make it as awkward as possible for the opponent to return the shot. Often shortened to squash.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.