roquet

[ roh-key ]

verb (used with object),ro·queted

[roh-keyd], /roʊˈkeɪd/, ro·quet·ing

[roh-key-ing]. /roʊˈkeɪ ɪŋ/.

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

verb (used without object),ro·queted

[roh-keyd], /roʊˈkeɪd/, ro·quet·ing

[roh-key-ing]. /roʊˈkeɪ ɪŋ/.

to roquet a ball.

noun

an act or instance of roqueting.

Origin of roquet

First recorded in 1860–65; alteration of croquet

Words Nearby roquet

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How to use roquet in a sentence

The cloud came back upon André's brow, and he hesitated; but Madame roquet interposed.
In the Days of My Youth | Amelia Ann Blandford Edwards
"Some mauvais sujets, no doubt, who refuse to pay the score," suggested Madame roquet.
In the Days of My Youth | Amelia Ann Blandford Edwards
The player continues his turn so long as he makes a point or a roquet.
The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2 | Various
The "rush" is a roquet sending the ball hit in some desired direction.
The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2 | Various
If the points are equal the first roquet decides the contest.
The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for roquet

roquet

/ (ˈrəʊkɪ) croquet /

verb-quets (-kɪz), -queting (-kɪɪŋ) or -queted (-kɪd)

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

noun

the act of roqueting

Origin of roquet

C19: variant of croquet

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