ringtoss

or ring-toss

[ ring-taws, -tos ]

/ ˈrɪŋˌtɔs, -ˌtɒs /

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noun

a game in which rings, often made of rope, are tossed to encircle an upright peg.

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Origin of ringtoss

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; ring¹ + toss

Words nearby ringtoss

ring-tailed, ringtail monkey, ring taw, ring the changes, ringtone, ringtoss, ring true, ring up, ringwomb, Ringwood, ringworm