\ ˈkȯit
, ˈkwȯit
, ˈkwāt \
, ˈkwȯit
, ˈkwāt \
Definition of quoit
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1
: a flattened ring of iron or circle of rope used in a throwing game
2
quoits plural in form but singular in construction
: a game in which the quoits are thrown at an upright pin in an attempt to ring the pin or come as near to it as possible
quoit
verb
quoited; quoiting; quoits
Definition of quoit (Entry 2 of 2)
: to throw like a quoit
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“Quoit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quoit. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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quoit
noun
English Language Learners Definition of quoit
: a game in which players try to throw rings over a small post that is standing upright in the ground
: a ring that is used in quoits
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quoit
noun
\ ˈkȯit
, ˈkwȯit, ˈkwāt \
, ˈkwȯit, ˈkwāt \
Kids Definition of quoit
: a ring (as of rope) tossed at a peg in a game (
quoits
)
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