Quoit

usgb/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
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Physical Object

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

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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.

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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.

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At the heritage fair, quoit throwing was a popular attraction.
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