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roquet [roh-key]Croquet, Roque. ExamplesWord Origin 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 Examples from the Web for roquet Historical Examples of roquet
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
Yes; but not so that B’s position after the roquet shall be improved.
Anonymous
A roquet, but no other hit, entitles to the privileges of croquet.
Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for roquet roquet 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
Word Origin for roquet C19: variant of croquet