Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wicket
noun
ˈwɪkɪt
Definition
A small door or gate, often found in a wall or barrier.
Examples
- The wicket was roughly made out of wood.
- He bowled the ball and hit the wicket, dismissing the batsman.
- She inched through the wicket to pass the note.
Meaning
In cricket, it refers to the set of stumps and the bails that are used to determine whether a batsman is out or not.
Synonyms
- gate
- door
- barrier
