paddle tennis

pad·dle ten·nis

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Definitions of paddle tennis words

noun paddle tennis a game combining elements of tennis and handball, played with paddles and a rubber ball on a screened court about half the size of and having a lower net than a tennis court. 1
noun paddle tennis tennis-like sport played with bats 1
noun paddle tennis an outdoor game played with paddles and a rubber ball on a raised platform surrounded by a screen, combining elements of tennis, handball, and squash 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1920-25

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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