oche
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of oche
of unknown origin; perhaps connected with obsolete oche to chop off, from Old French ocher to cut a notch in
Example Sentences
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While leading the game 2-1, Scotland's Menzies stepped away from the oche and appeared unsteady on his feet as England's Smith and the referee guided him safely off stage.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Littler was in eye-catching form on Thursday when he thrashed veteran Paul Lim on his first trip to the oche since retaining his world title earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
On his first trip to the oche since retaining his world title at Alexandra Palace on 3 January, Littler put in a statement performance.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
The world champion stressed she was "grateful and privileged" to still be at the oche doing what she loved.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
They should form a formidable duo but it is only a matter of time before they will be battling it out again on the oche in a major tournament.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
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