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ringtaw

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈrɪŋ.tɔː/

KK: /rɪŋtɔ/

noun
Definition

A game where marbles are arranged in a circle on the ground, and players try to knock them out by shooting at them from the edge of the circle.


Example

The children played ringtaw during their break at school.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever played ringtaw when you were a kid?
Sloth B
Yeah, I loved it! It was so much fun trying to knock the marbles out.
Sloth A
I remember getting really competitive about it.
Sloth B
Same here! It was always exciting to see who could win the most.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
marbles
game
circle
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
scatter
Root Explanation

The word 'ringtaw' originates from Middle English, specifically from the term 'ring taw', meaning a game played with a ring and a taw (a small object used in the game). It refers to a traditional children's game involving a ring and a target.

Memory Tip

Imagine children playing a game with a 'ring' and a 'taw' — that's how 'ringtaw' describes this fun activity.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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