| 单词 | rover ball |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrover ball b. A ball that has run all hoops and is ready to be pegged out. Also more fully rover ball. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > croquet > [noun] > ball as played object ball1857 rover ball1863 player1868 1863 M. Reid Croquet 28 It [sc. the ball] has thus completed the grand round; and, being once more placed upon the spot, has the option—either of striking out, or continuing the play, with the privileges of the Rover. 1863 M. Reid Croquet 40 (note) The risk the rover ball constantly runs, of being struck out. 1874 J. D. Heath Compl. Croquet-player 81 I have seen many a game won, even when the adversary had both balls rovers, and the other side had scarcely started. 1914 Times 20 July 13/3 Mr. O'Callaghan was able to peg out Mr. Corbally's Rover and win by a narrow margin. 1966 D. Miller & R. Thorp Croquet & how to play It vii. 58 A ball which has run its rover hoop is said to be a rover ball, or to be for the peg. 2005 L. Bolton Everything Games Bk. (ed. 2) xii. 234 If a player hits another ball that is a rover and drives it against the winning stake, he is allowed another turn, but cannot croquet the ball. < as lemmas |
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