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)
: to play the game of cricket
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The first known use of cricket was in the 14th century
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