Quoit

Pronunciation: /kwɔɪt/

Definitions of quoit

noun a flat, ring-shaped object made of metal or rubber that is thrown in a game called quoits

Example Sentences

A1 A quoit is a flat, round piece of metal thrown in a game.

A2 The children played a game of quoits in the park.

B1 The traditional game of quoits involves throwing metal rings onto a peg.

B2 She won the quoit competition by landing her ring closest to the target.

C1 The ancient Romans used quoits as a form of entertainment and competition.

C2 The championship match of quoits was intense, with both players showing great skill and precision.

Examples of quoit in a Sentence

formal The players were competing in a game of quoit on the lawn.

informal Let's play a game of quoit in the backyard.

slang I heard they were throwing quoits at the beach party.

figurative Her words hit him like a quoit, leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of quoit

• past tense: quoited
• plural: quoits
• comparative: more quoit
• superlative: most quoit
• present tense: quoits
• future tense: will quoit
• perfect tense: have quoited
• continuous tense: is quoiting
• singular: quoit
• positive degree: quoit
• infinitive: to quoit
• gerund: quoiting
• participle: quoiting

Origin and Evolution of quoit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quoit' originated from the Old French word 'coite' which is derived from the Latin word 'coactus' meaning 'a thing thrown'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a flat round disc thrown in a game, the word 'quoit' has evolved to also refer to a ring of iron or rope used in a game of throwing.