wickets

Definition of wicketsnext
plural of wicket

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Recent Examples of wickets Their opponents, India, took one look at the dry, dusty pitch and loaded their side with three spinners, who took 19 wickets between them in a 10-wicket win. Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
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lattices
Noun
  • Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Wickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wickets. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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