Quoit: meaning, definitions and examples

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quoit

 

[ kwษ”ษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

disk, plate, ring

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเค•เคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lingkaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ัƒั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierล›cieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบลพok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obroฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halqa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€˜to 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.