wicket

[wik-it] / ˈwɪk ɪt /

NOUN

hoop

Synonyms

STRONG

arch entrance gate opening window

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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Reprieved, a feature of Gay's innings was drives square of the wicket on the off side.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Ollie Robinson marked his comeback with best Test figures of 5-39, taking the final wicket as New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in their first innings - an England advantage of 27.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Knight added 137 for the fourth wicket in a flawless stand with Alice Capsey, who made 81 off 43.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Bashir has not played for England since the third Test against India on this ground last July, when he took the final wicket to win a thrilling contest despite having broken a finger.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

At the churchyard wicket he stopped: he discovered I was quite out of breath.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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