picquet

[US]/ˈpɪkɪt/
[UK]/ˈpɪkɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to place a soldier or guard on watch
n.sentry; a soldier stationed to keep watch
Word Forms
Pluralpicquets

Phrases & Collocations

post a picquet

advanced picquet

relieve the picquet

Example Sentences

we often play picquet on weekend evenings to relax.

the picquet deck contains only thirty-two cards from seven to ace.

she learned the picquet rules from her grandmother who was an expert player.

in picquet scoring, the player who captures the most tricks wins the game.

a good picquet hand requires strategic planning and careful card management.

the annual picquet tournament attracts players from all over the country.

he is considered one of the best picquet players in the club.

the picquet score is kept on a special scorepad during the match.

my father taught me how to count points in picquet when i was young.

professional picquet players spend years mastering advanced strategies and techniques.

the picquet game consists of several phases including the deal and the play.

understanding picquet partnerships is essential for success in this two-player card game.

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