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roque

[ rohk ]

noun

  1. a form of croquet played on a clay or hard-surface court surrounded by a low wall off which the balls may be played.


roque

/ rəʊk /

noun

  1. a game developed from croquet, played on a hard surface with a resilient surrounding border from which the ball can rebound


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Word History and Origins

Origin of roque1

1895–1900, Americanism; back formation from roquet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of roque1

C19: variant of croquet

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Example Sentences

In the days following the attack, though, Frank Roque mistook a Sikh man in Arizona for a Muslim, and killed him.

“I stand for America all the way,” Roque shouted as he was arrested.

Don Roque made a last gesture of menace, and buried his spurs in the flanks of his horse.

Don Roque felt emotion in spite of himself, at the artless loyalty of this half-civilised man.

The girls at the windows had nothing for it but to come downstairs, and Patina came with them, for Don Roque brooked no delay.

And yet it was really more necessary for Don Roque to be escorted home than it had hitherto been.

But Don Roque in a fury dashed the glass to the ground, and roared like a person possessed with the devil.

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