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quoit Definition

quoit (kwo̵it; chiefly Brit ko̵it)

noun

  1. a ring of rope or flattened metal, used in the game of quoits
  2. a game somewhat like horseshoes, in which players throw such rings at a peg (hob or tee) in an effort to encircle it

Etymology: ME coyte (Anglo-Fr jeu de coytes), prob. < OFr coite, cushion (< L culcita: see quilt): ? orig., a cushion target

transitive verb

to throw like a quoit

quoit Usage Examples

Possessives

  • opponent: For instance, sometimes the objective might be to flip an opponent's quoit out of play.

Converse of object

  • throw: Players toss a coin to decide who starts and take turns to throw all four quoits at the spike.
  • play: In the clubâs own archives it is noted that in the 1920s a bed for playing quoits was âto be put in orderâ .
  • have: If no other ringers were scored and the same player also has the nearest quoit, an extra 1 point is scored.
  • catch: How many strides apart can you and a friend stand and still throw and catch a quoit, small ball or beanbag between you?

Adjective modifier

  • near: Like bowling or curling, the nearest quoit to the peg won the game.
  • real: Contains 5 hardwood screw in pegs, red and green painted base and 4 real rope quoits.
  • closed: Together these standing stones form a good example of a closed box quoit.
  • typical: A typical quoit weighs around 5 lbs and measures about 5 1/2 " across.

Preposition: that

  • touch: If the quoit that touches an object outside the court, the player that threw it loses the point.

Noun used with modifier

  • deck: The usual fun and games of shuffleboard, deck quoits and table tennis had passengers doing battle with the cruise staff.
  • steel: Steel quoits is a game probably derived from the ancient martial sport of Discus throwing.
  • rope: Contains 5 hardwood screw in pegs, red and green painted base and 4 real rope quoits.
  • rescue: A rescue quoit or throw bag with at least 15m of floating line.
  • rubber: Forget your rope rings and rubber quoits; these are the genuine article.
  • box: Together these standing stones form a good example of a closed box quoit.

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