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
3 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
