noun
quoit
KOYT/kɔɪt/
A ring thrown at a target in a game.
The quoit rests beside the stake that serves as its target.
Etymology
The earlier coyte named a flat stone thrown in a game; the name later extended to an iron ring used the same way. Its deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
… to have my quoit always over the peg.
More examples
- His quoit lands just short of the target.
- We collect the quoits after each round.
- Hold the quoit flat before you throw it.
Forms
quoit · quoits
Similar words
- ring
- Ring is broader and need not be used in games.