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