wicket

[wik-it] / ˈwɪk ɪt /

NOUN

hoop

Synonyms

STRONG

arch entrance gate opening window

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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"It was a bit emosh to be fair," she said of her maiden international wicket as Dean shook her head with a grin.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

As a left-handed opener, right-arm pacers bowling from round the wicket pose an immediate threat to Gay with the new ball.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

While Gay generally has a good record against right-arm pace new-ball bowling, his average drops slightly to 29.50 when facing right-arm pacers from round the wicket inside the first 10 overs.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That position when strengthened when Luis Reece was seventh out, leg before wicket to Mitch Stanley for 10 with 47 runs still needed for victory.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A kid sits behind the ticket wicket, his face framed by bags of pink and blue cotton candy.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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