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1cricket
noun crick·et \ˈkri-kət\
Definition of CRICKET
1
: any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings
2
: a low wooden footstool
3
: a small metal toy or signaling device that makes a sharp click or snap when pressed
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Origin of CRICKET
Middle English criket, from Anglo-French, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
2cricket
noun
Definition of CRICKET
1
: a game played with a ball and bat by two sides of usually 11 players each on a large field centering upon two wickets each defended by a batsman
2
: fair and honorable behavior <it wasn't cricket for her to break her contract — Gerry Nadel>
Origin of CRICKET
Middle French criquet goal stake in a bowling game
First Known Use: 1598
3cricket
verb
Definition of CRICKET
intransitive verb
: to play the game of cricket
— crick·et·er noun
First Known Use of CRICKET
circa 1809
CRICKET Defined for Kids
1cricket
noun crick·et \ˈkri-kət\
Definition of CRICKET for Kids
: a small leaping insect noted for the chirping sound made by the males rubbing part of the wings together
2cricket
noun
Definition of CRICKET for Kids
: a game played on a large field with bats, ball, and wickets by two teams of eleven players
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