First Known Use: 13th century
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wicket
noun wick·et \ˈwi-kət\
: any one of the series of curved wires in the ground that the ball must be hit through in the game of croquet
cricket : either of the two sets of three wooden sticks at which the ball is bowled
: the rectangular area of ground that is between the two wickets
Full Definition of WICKET
1
: a small gate or door; especially : one forming part of or placed near a larger gate or door
2
: an opening like a window; especially : a grilled or grated window through which business is transacted
3
a : either of the two sets of three stumps topped by two crosspieces and set 66 feet apart at which the ball is bowled in cricket b : an area 10 feet wide bounded by these wickets c : one innings of a batsman; specifically : one that is not completed or never begun <win by three wickets>
4
: an arch or hoop in croquet
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Origin of WICKET
Middle English wiket, from Anglo-French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse vīk inlet, corner
WICKET Defined for Kids
wicket
noun wick·et \ˈwi-kət\
Definition of WICKET for Kids
1
: an arch (as of wire) through which the ball is hit in the game of croquet
2
: a small gate or door in or near a larger gate or door
3
: a small window (as in a bank) through which business is conducted
4
: either of the two sets of three rods topped by two crosspieces at which the ball is bowled in cricket
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