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ˈshut·tle·cock [-kɒk, Am -kɑ:k] N

shuttlecock

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battledore and shuttlecock

Federballspiel nt

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Slicing also causes the shuttlecock to travel more slowly than the arm movement suggests. en.wikipedia.org

Slicing the shuttlecock so that it spins, however, does have applications, and some are particular to badminton. en.wikipedia.org

The spin is in a counter-clockwise direction as seen from above when dropping a shuttlecock. en.wikipedia.org

The shuttlecock's shape makes it extremely aerodynamically stable. en.wikipedia.org

Many palms form a skirt- or shuttlecock-like crown of marcescent leaves under new growth that may persist for years before being shed. en.wikipedia.org

The latter had been painted over until they were revealed in 1859, when the family were playing with a shuttlecock and damaged the overlying plaster. en.wikipedia.org

In a regular peteca tournament, the shuttlecock has a flat base and a standard weight of 42 grams. en.wikipedia.org

At the start of a match, the shuttlecock is cast and the side towards which the shuttlecock is pointing serves first. en.wikipedia.org

Pushes may also be hit flatter, placing the shuttlecock into the front midcourt. en.wikipedia.org

They play a game of social shuttlecock, a quoting game. en.wikipedia.org

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