The stone, piece of pottery, etc., used in the game of hopscotch. Also: the game of hopscotch itself (frequently in plural, with singular agreement).
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释义 | society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > children's game > other children's games > [noun] > hopscotch > stone or piece of pottery (5) peever1856 The stone, piece of pottery, etc., used in the game of hopscotch. Also: the game of hopscotch itself (frequently in plural, with singular agreement). pot1866 regional (chiefly Scottish). The game of hopscotch; also (U.S.) in plural. Also: the last division of the playing area of the game, which the… pick1898 Chiefly Scottish. A stone, marble, etc., intended to be pitched or thrown; = pitcher, n.2 7. Cf. pickie, n. potsy1905 In New York City and other eastern U.S. cities: a children's game similar to hopscotch. Also: the crushed tin can (or occasionally a rock or stone)… ghoen1913 In children's games: a stone, marble, etc., that is thrown, shot, or pitched; esp. a large marble used as a shooter (shooter, n. additions). |
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