Meaning of the word croquet in English

What does croquet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

croquet

US /kroʊˈkeɪ/
UK /ˈkrəʊ.keɪ/
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Noun

a game played on a lawn with mallets, wooden or plastic balls, and hoops

Example:
They spent the afternoon playing croquet on the manicured lawn.
The rules of croquet can be quite complex for beginners.

Verb

to hit a ball through a hoop in the game of croquet

Example:
She managed to croquet her ball through the final hoop, winning the game.
You need to carefully aim to croquet the ball accurately.