Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picquet
Noun
/ˈpiːkeɪ/
Definition
A term used in card games or a military context referring to a group of soldiers or a small defense force.
Examples
- He was skilled at playing picquet, often winning against his opponents.
- The soldiers were on picquet duty at the edge of the camp.
Meaning
In card games, particularly in the game of ‘Piquet’, it refers to a specific set of rules or the game itself. In military terms, it can refer to a post or a detachment.
Synonyms
- Detachment
- Post
- Guard
