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rack·et 2  audio  (rkt) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. A loud distressing noise. See Synonyms at noise.
  2. A dishonest business or practice, especially one that obtains money through fraud or extortion.
    1. An easy, profitable means of livelihood.
    2. Slang A business or occupation.
intr.v.
rack·et·ed , rack·et·ing , rack·ets
  1. To make or move with a loud distressing noise.
  2. To lead an active social life.
ETYMOLOGY:
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