oche
/ˈɒki
/(also hockey)
noun British
The line behind which darts players stand when throwing.After a night and day spent at the oche, the darts players were joined by their families on Saturday for a family fun day....
- For the world-class player can still be seen stepping up to the oche in his local darts league in Marple.
- Premier League leaders Cheshire will be the visitors as Lancashire's top darts players step up to the oche this weekend.
Origin
1930s: perhaps related to Old French ocher 'cut a deep notch in'.