cricket

noun (1)

crick·et | \ ˈkri-kət

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Definition of cricket

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings

2 : a low wooden footstool

3 : a small metal toy or signaling device that makes a sharp click or snap when pressed

cricket

noun (2)

Definition of cricket (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : a game played with a ball and bat by two sides of usually 11 players each on a large field centering upon two wickets each defended by a batsman

2 : fair and honorable behavior it wasn't cricket for her to break her contract— Gerry Nadel

cricket

verb

cricketed; cricketing; crickets

Definition of cricket (Entry 3 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to play the game of cricket

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“Cricket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cricket. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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cricket

noun

crick·et | \ ˈkri-kət

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Kids Definition of cricket

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a small leaping insect noted for the chirping sound made by the males rubbing part of the wings together

cricket

noun

Kids Definition of cricket (Entry 2 of 2)

: a game played on a large field with bats, ball, and wickets by two teams of eleven players

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