(n) a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games, Syn. racquet
[こぶり, koburi] (adj-na, adj-no) (1) (See 大振り・1) smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; undersized; small size; (n, vs) (2) short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
[おおぶり, ooburi] (adj-na, adj-no) (1) (See 小振り・1) somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; (n, vs) (2) large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke