wicket

[wik-it] / ˈwɪk ɪt /

NOUN

hoop

Synonyms

STRONG

arch entrance gate opening window

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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Twenty-one more runs had been scored via three boundaries and a ragbag of extras when that wicket fell but Came's dismissal slowed the scoring rate.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Smith starred again in the second wicket when Jamie Smith, having just driven Bamber to the cover boundary, attempted to repeat the shot and was caught by the keeper, diving in front of slip.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Bowling coach Tim Southee said he expects a "pretty scrappy" wicket.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Brook stood firm, adding 45 for the fifth wicket with Sam Curran and 52 with Will Jacks for the sixth.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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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