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Cricketing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cricketing

 

[ ˈkrɪkɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sports term

Cricketing pertains to the sport of cricket, a popular game characterized by its bat-and-ball format. This term can describe anything related to cricket, such as tactics, play styles, or competitions. It often emphasizes the skills and techniques associated with the game. 'Cricketing' can also imply an understanding of the cultural aspects of cricket in various societies where it is played.

Synonyms

cricket-based, cricket-oriented, cricket-related.

Examples of usage

  • Cricketing strategies constantly evolve.
  • He is known for his cricketing skills.
  • The cricketing community celebrated the victory.
  • Her cricketing career was full of achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "cricketing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de críquete

🇮🇳 क्रिकेट से संबंधित

🇩🇪 Cricket-

🇮🇩 kriket

🇺🇦 крикетний

🇵🇱 krykietowy

🇯🇵 クリケットの

🇫🇷 de cricket

🇪🇸 de críquet

🇹🇷 kriketle ilgili

🇰🇷 크리켓의

🇸🇦 متعلق بكريكيت

🇨🇿 kriketový

🇸🇰 kriketový

🇨🇳 板球的

🇸🇮 kriketni

🇮🇸 krikket

🇰🇿 крикетке қатысты

🇬🇪 კრიკეტის

🇦🇿 kriketlə bağlı

🇲🇽 de críquet

Etymology

The term 'cricket' has origins tracing back to the late 16th century in England, believed to have derived from the Old French word 'criquet,' meaning a sort of club or stick. As the game evolved, the term 'cricketing' emerged in the 19th century to describe anything related to the sport. The sport itself gained tremendous popularity in England, leading to the establishment of formal rules and the first cricket clubs. The word 'cricket' and its derivatives reflect the game's rich history, which is intertwined with British sports culture and later, with many countries worldwide adopting and adapting it, contributing to the global cricketing community.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,937, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.