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roquet
[ roh-key ]
verb (used with object)
, ro·queted [roh-, keyd], ro·quet·ing [roh-, key, -ing].
- 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], ro·quet·ing [roh-, key, -ing].
- to roquet a ball.
noun
- an act or instance of roqueting.
roquet
/ ˈrəʊkɪ /
verb
- to drive one's ball against (another person's ball) in order to be allowed to croquet
noun
- the act of roqueting
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of roquet1
C19: variant of croquet
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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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