wicket

noun

wick·et | \ ˈwi-kət

Definition of wicket

1 : a small gate or door especially : one forming part of or placed near a larger gate or door

2 : an opening like a window especially : a grilled or grated window through which business is transacted

3a : 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

Examples of wicket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fielders try to get the batsmen out by hitting the wooden wicket or catching an errant shot (among other methods of dismissal). — The Economist, "Cricket’s increasing sizzle owes much to India," 14 June 2019 The term first appeared in 1858 in cricket, to describe a bowler (pitcher, in baseball parlance) who took three wickets (retired three batters) with three consecutive deliveries (pitches). — Quanta Magazine, "A Hat Trick of Hat Puzzles," 9 Mar. 2016 Playing in Afghanistan’s adopted home — India — will pose a stern challenge to the Ireland batsmen, with the wickets likely to suit the Afghan spinners. — Rizwan Ali, The Seattle Times, "Afghanistan set to “host” 1st home test in India vs Ireland," 19 Feb. 2019 And why an arch, which suggests the pioneers somehow passed through a giant croquet wicket? — Philip Kennicott, kansascity, "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch emerges with new name, skeptical view of western expansion," 3 July 2018 And why an arch, which suggests the pioneers somehow passed through a giant croquet wicket? — Philip Kennicott, kansascity, "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch emerges with new name, skeptical view of western expansion," 3 July 2018 And why an arch, which suggests the pioneers somehow passed through a giant croquet wicket? — Philip Kennicott, kansascity, "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch emerges with new name, skeptical view of western expansion," 3 July 2018 And why an arch, which suggests the pioneers somehow passed through a giant croquet wicket? — Philip Kennicott, kansascity, "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch emerges with new name, skeptical view of western expansion," 3 July 2018 And why an arch, which suggests the pioneers somehow passed through a giant croquet wicket? — Philip Kennicott, kansascity, "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch emerges with new name, skeptical view of western expansion," 3 July 2018

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