Quoit: meaning, definitions and examples
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quoit
[ kwษษชt ]
sporting equipment
A quoit is a flat, circular stone or metal disk that is thrown in a game similar to horseshoes. Players aim to toss the quoit over a stake or peg, scoring points based on the proximity of the quoit to the target. This game is traditionally played in gardens or at recreational events.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tossed the quoit towards the stake.
- They organized a quoit tournament at the local fair.
- She practiced her quoit skills in the backyard.
Translations
Translations of the word "quoit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Reifen
๐ฎ๐ฉ lingkaran
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ pierลcieล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ผช
๐ซ๐ท anneau
๐ช๐ธ aro
๐น๐ท halka
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kruh
๐ธ๐ฐ krรบลพok
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ obroฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ hringur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาะธะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ halqa
๐ฒ๐ฝ aro
Etymology
The word 'quoit' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'coit', which is believed to come from the Old French 'coรฏte'. This term was adapted from the Latin 'coitum', meaning โto throw,โ reflecting the action of throwing the disk. Initially, it referred to an item that was likely used in various games and sporting practices. In England, quoit was also sometimes associated with a ring of iron or a disk-like object, reflecting its use in games similar to modern-day horseshoes. Over time, quoit evolved into a specific game popular in various regions, particularly in the United Kingdom. The game of quoits has ancient roots and may be related to older activities in which discs or rings were tossed at targets, complementing historical recreational practices.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,726, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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