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Paddles (ball game equipment)

Scope note

Use for any of various short-handled objects with wide, rounded heads, usually primarily of wood designed for various ball games. For similar-shaped but usually larger objects with heads containing netting, use "rackets (sports equipment)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000218855

Equivalent Terms used

paddle (ball game equipment)

Created

12yrs ago

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