Wicket
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪkət/
Wicket (noun)
- In cricket, a set of three vertical sticks with two small sticks on top.
- The area on a cricket field where the bowler delivers the ball.
- A small gate or door, often part of a larger one.
Examples
- The bowler aimed at the wicket to get the batsman out.
- Hitting the wicket can lead to a dismissal in cricket.
Common collocations: hit the wicket, guard the wicket, wicket keeper, prepare the wicket, wicket condition