Quoit

/kɔɪt/
noun

A flat, round ring, usually made of iron or rubber, used in a game where players try to throw it over a small post.

He tossed the quoit and it landed perfectly over the stake.
Visual representation of "quoit" - A flat, round ring, usually made of iron or rubber, used in a game where players try to throw it over a small post.

Often appears as...

  • throw a quoit
  • toss the quoit
noun

A game in which players throw quoits at a stake.

They set up a game of quoits in the backyard for their family gathering.
Visual representation of "quoit" - A game in which players throw quoits at a stake.

Often appears as...

  • play a game of quoits
  • set up quoits
noun

A flat, round ring, usually made of iron or rubber, used in a game where players try to throw it over a small post.

He tossed the quoit and it landed perfectly over the stake.
Visual representation of "quoit" - A flat, round ring, usually made of iron or rubber, used in a game where players try to throw it over a small post.

Often appears as...

  • throw a quoit
  • toss the quoit
noun

A game in which players throw quoits at a stake.

They set up a game of quoits in the backyard for their family gathering.
Visual representation of "quoit" - A game in which players throw quoits at a stake.

Often appears as...

  • play a game of quoits
  • set up quoits
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "quoit"
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Physical Object

Understand quoit as a tangible item used in a specific throwing game.

Illustration for Physical Object
We bought a set of quoits for the picnic.
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Material Variance

Quoits can be made of different materials, which may affect their weight and ease of throwing.

Illustration for Material Variance
These rubber quoits are safer for children to play with.
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Cultural Recreation

Quoit games are traditional in some cultures and may be part of festivals or family events.

Illustration for Cultural Recreation
At the heritage fair, quoit throwing was a popular attraction.
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Physical Object

Understand quoit as a tangible item used in a specific throwing game.

Illustration for Physical Object
We bought a set of quoits for the picnic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Material Variance

Quoits can be made of different materials, which may affect their weight and ease of throwing.

Illustration for Material Variance
These rubber quoits are safer for children to play with.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Recreation

Quoit games are traditional in some cultures and may be part of festivals or family events.

Illustration for Cultural Recreation
At the heritage fair, quoit throwing was a popular attraction.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Object

Understand quoit as a tangible item used in a specific throwing game.

Illustration for Physical Object
We bought a set of quoits for the picnic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Material Variance

Quoits can be made of different materials, which may affect their weight and ease of throwing.

Illustration for Material Variance
These rubber quoits are safer for children to play with.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Recreation

Quoit games are traditional in some cultures and may be part of festivals or family events.

Illustration for Cultural Recreation
At the heritage fair, quoit throwing was a popular attraction.
Visual representation of the word "Quoit"

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