noun
- plural of shuttlecock; projectiles used in badminton, consisting of a rounded cork or rubber base with feathers or synthetic materials attached
Usage: sports equipment
Examples
- The badminton players went through several shuttlecocks during their match.
- She bought a pack of synthetic shuttlecocks for practice.
- The shuttlecocks flew back and forth across the net rapidly.
- Feathered shuttlecocks are preferred for professional tournaments.
- The gym stored extra shuttlecocks in the equipment closet.
- Wind can easily affect the flight path of shuttlecocks during outdoor games.