quoit

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/kɔɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits.
The flat stone covering a cromlech.
The discus used in ancient sports.

verb

To play quoits.
To throw as with a quoit.

Related words

Synonyms

horseshoes deck quoiter squail quaffle discus croquet flechette quidditch quadball roque dartboard boules jukskei squails quintille

Associated

quoits dolmen brooch megalithic cleanly capstone cornwall neolithic pin prehistoric barrow stones

Rhymes

adroit maladroit exploit hoit droit floyte beloit benoit boyt boyte

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