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Wicket: meaning, definitions and examples

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wicket

 

[ หˆwษชkษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports terminology

In cricket, a wicket refers to either the wooden structure consisting of three stumps and two bails at each end of the pitch or the act of dismissing a batsman. It serves as a target for bowlers and signifies a key part of the game where runs can be scored or lost.

Synonyms

dismiss, dismissal, stump

Examples of usage

  • The bowler took five wickets in the match.
  • His wicket fell after a brilliant delivery.
  • The team celebrated after they managed to take the final wicket.
  • She expressed her delight at having taken her first wicket.
Context #2 | Noun

fairground structure

A wicket can also refer to a small gate or an opening in a fence or wall, often used in a game or at a fairground. This usage derives from the idea of a point of entry or a place where transactions can occur.

Synonyms

gate, opening, portal

Examples of usage

  • The entrance to the fair was through a small wicket.
  • She handed her ticket at the wicket before entering.
  • The stadium had a designated wicket for ticket checks.
  • He stood by the wicket, waiting for his turn.

Translations

Translations of the word "wicket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wicket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท wicket

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ wicket

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูŠูƒูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wicket

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ wicket

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒั–ะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wicket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ wicket

Etymology

The term 'wicket' has its origins in the early Middle English word 'wicket', which means a small or minor gate, derived from the Old Norse 'viki', meaning a place of shelter or a turn. Over the centuries, its usage evolved significantly, particularly in the sport of cricket, where it began to be used in the 17th century to describe the stumps and the act of bailing out a batsman. The cricketing meaning gained popularity, especially as the game became more formalized in England and spread to the British colonies, establishing itself as an integral part of cricket terminology and contributing to the game's rich lexicon. Today, while its application in sports is widely recognized, the original meaning related to gates and openings persists in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,370, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.