Croquet Definition & Meaning

croquet
noun
  1. a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg
verb
  1. drive away by hitting with one's ball, "croquet the opponent's ball"
  2. play a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops

"Croquet" in song lyrics

See how croquet is used in real songs:

  • "Keep your eye on the ball like it's croquet"
    The Tongue f/ Ozi Batla — Forever
  • "clarkpoint croquet"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with croquet

Usage tips for "croquet"

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