Definition

1. Noun:
   • A ring used in a throwing game: A "quoit" is a flat ring, typically made of iron, rope, or rubber, used as a piece of equipment in a game where players throw it to land over or near a target peg.
   • The game itself (often in plural: 'quoits'): The word "quoits" (plural form) refers to the game played with these rings.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (The object):
  • He picked up the heavy iron quoit and prepared to throw.
  • The quoit landed perfectly around the pin.
• Noun (The game):
  • We spent the afternoon playing quoits on the lawn.
  • Quoits is a traditional game often enjoyed at summer fairs.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: Quoits is an ancient game, with roots in Greek and Roman times, similar to horseshoes. It is often associated with pub games in the UK and recreational activities.

Variants and Related Words

• Quoits (n, plural): The game played with quoits.
  • The rules of quoits are simple to learn.

Synonyms

• Ring: (in the specific context of the game's equipment).
• Horseshoe: (for a conceptually similar game object, though horseshoes are U-shaped).

Related Phrases

• To pitch/toss/throw a quoit: Describes the action of playing the game.
  • The champion can throw a quoit with incredible accuracy.
• A ringer: In quoits or horseshoes, a perfect throw where the ring encircles the pin.
  • His final throw was a ringer, winning him the match.

Noun

1. game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in playing the game of quoits