roquet

[ roh-key ]

verb (used with object)

, ro·queted [roh-, keyd], ro·quet·ing [roh-, key, -ing].

1. to cause one's ball to strike (another player's ball).
2. (of a ball) to strike (another player's ball).

verb (used without object)

, ro·queted [roh-, keyd], ro·quet·ing [roh-, key, -ing].

1. to roquet a ball.

noun

1. an act or instance of roqueting.

roquet

/ ˈrəʊkɪ /

verb

1. to drive one's ball against (another person's ball) in order to be allowed to croquet

noun

1. the act of roqueting

Word History and Origins

Origin of roquet¹

First recorded in 1860–65; alteration of croquet

Word History and Origins

Origin of roquet¹

C19: variant of croquet

Example Sentences

The cloud came back upon André's brow, and he hesitated; but Madame Roquet interposed.

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"Some mauvais sujets, no doubt, who refuse to pay the score," suggested Madame Roquet.

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The player continues his turn so long as he makes a point or a roquet.

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The "rush" is a roquet sending the ball hit in some desired direction.

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If the points are equal the first roquet decides the contest.

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