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/
Noun
a game played on a lawn with mallets, wooden or plastic balls, and hoops
Example:
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They spent the afternoon playing croquet on the manicured lawn.
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The rules of croquet can be quite complex for beginners.
Verb
to hit a ball through a hoop in the game of croquet
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She managed to croquet her ball through the final hoop, winning the game.
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You need to carefully aim to croquet the ball accurately.