noun (in cricket)
1 either of the two sets of three upright sticks (called STUMPS) with pieces of wood (called BAILS) lying across the top. The BOWLER tries to hit the wicket with the ball.
2 the area of ground between the two wickets
IDIOMS
keep wicket to act as a WICKETKEEPER
moreatSTICKYadv.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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