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croquet

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Noun — A lawn game in which players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops.

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a game of croquet croquet mallet croquet lawn

Etymology

Borrowed from Norman French croquet, meaning "hook," related to "crochet" and "crotchet."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “croquet” mean?

The word “croquet” means a lawn game in which players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops. In plain terms, a garden game played with mallets, balls, and small hoops set into the grass.

How do you pronounce “croquet”?

“Croquet” is pronounced KROH-kay (/kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “croquet” in a sentence?

Here is “croquet” used in a sentence: “They played croquet on the lawn all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “croquet”?

“Croquet” is a noun.

Where does the word “croquet” come from?

The word “croquet” comes from French. Borrowed from Norman French croquet, meaning "hook," related to "crochet" and "crotchet.".

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