Main Entry:

wick·et

Pronunciation:

\ˈwi-kət\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English wiket, from Anglo-French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse vīk inlet, corner

Date:

13th century

1: a small gate or door ; especially : one forming part of or placed near a larger gate or door2: an opening like a window ; especially : a grilled or grated window through which business is transacted3 a: either of the two sets of three stumps topped by two crosspieces and set 66 feet apart at which the ball is bowled in cricket b: an area 10 feet wide bounded by these wickets c: one innings of a batsman ; specifically : one that is not completed or never begun <win by three wickets>4: an arch or hoop in croquet