SINCE 1828
quoit
noun
\ ˈkȯit
, ˈkwȯit, ˈkwāt
\
, ˈkwȯit, ˈkwāt
\
Definition of quoit
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
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
See the full definition for quoit in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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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