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

Fabien Roquet, a Professor in Physical Oceanography at the University of Gothenburg and co-author of the research, said: "This upwelling helps to explain how the sea ice might melt. But as sea ice melts this leads to a freshening of the surface water, which should in turn put a stop to the mixing. So, another process must be happening for the polynya to persist. There must be an additional input of salt from somewhere."

From Science Daily

Body camera footage shows Fraser repeatedly striking an intoxicated Roquet with a baton, even though investigators found the student was never aggressive toward the officer.

From Washington Times

The lawsuit says Fraser didn’t seek medical attention for Roquet, who was later diagnosed with a concussion.

From Washington Times

He and his co-writer, Clara Roquet, talked with friends about how they dealt with separations.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Marques-Marcet, who wrote the screenplay with Clara Roquet, is neither a techno-pessimist nor a digital utopian.

From New York Times