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Sports bat that makes a noise (6)

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I believe the answer is:

racket

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This clue could be a double definition.

'sports bat' is the first definition.
'racket' can be an answer for 'bat' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'sports' bit.

'a noise' is the second definition.
(racket is a kind of noise)

'that makes' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for racket that I've seen before include "sporting gear ..." , "Uproar" , "produced at Wimbledon" , "Unpleasant noise, bat" , "Fraudulent scheme" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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