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Quoits — For other uses, see Quoit (disambiguation). Quoits Newcastle pit men playing quoits Quoits (koits, kwoits) is a traditional game which involves the throwing of metal, rope or rubber rings over a set distance, usually to land over or near a spike… … Wikipedia
deck — n. & v. n. 1 a a platform in a ship covering all or part of the hull s area at any level and serving as a floor. b the accommodation on a particular deck of a ship. 2 anything compared to a ship s deck, e.g. the floor or compartment of a bus. 3 a … Useful english dictionary
deck quoit — /ˈdɛk kɔɪt/ (say dek koyt) noun one of a set of rope or rubber rings thrown in any of various games known as deck quoits, as on the deck of a ship …
Deck tennis — is a sport that was played on the decks of passenger and cruise ships and is still practiced to a small extent. This sport is also known by the names Tenni Koit, Tenniquoites or Ring tennis. To some extent, the sport is a hybrid between tennis… … Wikipedia
deck tennis — a game played on a small court, usually on the deck of a ship, in which a ring, generally of rubber or Manila rope, is alternately thrown and caught, using only one hand, by two opponents standing on opposite sides of a net. [1925 30] * * * ▪… … Universalium
quoit — noun a) a flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits b) a ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck quoits … Wiktionary
Jaques of London — (pronounced Jakes ) is a family company that manufactures sports and games equipment.Established in 1795, Jaques of London is the oldest sports and games manufacturer in the world. Throughout their long and distinguished history Jaques have not… … Wikipedia
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Topic outline of sports — A sport is a physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. The following topic outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to sports: Types of sport Court* Raquet: tennis, badminton … Wikipedia
Fairsky — For the 1984 cruise ship of the same name, see Sky Wonder. Fairsky was a passenger ship operated by the Sitmar Line, best known for her service on the migrant passenger route from Britain to Australia from the 1950s to the 1970s. In her later… … Wikipedia
