Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quoit
noun
/kɔɪt/
Definition
A heavy, flat, circular object, typically made of metal or stone, which is thrown in a game similar to horseshoes.
Examples
- In the backyard, the children played a fun game of quoits.
- The quoit flew through the air, landing perfectly over the peg.
- He challenged his friends to a match of quoits on a sunny afternoon.
Meaning
Quoit refers to both the object used in the game and the game itself, where players throw the quoits toward a stake or ring in an attempt to score points.
Synonyms
- ring
- disk
