jukskei

British  

/ ˈjʊkˌskeɪ /

noun

1. a game in which a peg is thrown over a fixed distance at a stake driven into the ground

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Etymology

Origin of jukskei

from Afrikaans juk yoke + skei pin

Example Sentences

From the scrappy metal shacks packed tightly on the banks of the thin Jukskei river, the sparkly skyline of Johannesburg's richest neighbourhood less than two miles away is another world.

From Barron's

Some of the bodies, however, were found far downstream on the Jukskei, one of Johannesburg’s largest rivers.

From Seattle Times

Communities living along the banks of the Jukskei River have been warned to exercise caution.

From Seattle Times

Rescuers have now suspended the search of Johannesburg's Jukskei river.

From BBC

Congregations often gather to conduct church rituals including cleansing and baptism along the Jukskei river which runs along many townships including Alexandra in the east of Johannesburg.

From Seattle Times