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\ 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
verbquoited; 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
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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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The first known use of quoit was in the 15th century
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