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Vocabulary Entry
wicket
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A small door or gate, often used in a fence or wall.
Example Sentences
"She opened the wicket to let the dog out."
"The wicket in the garden was painted a bright blue."
"He knocked on the wicket to get the attendant's attention."
N
noun
In cricket, the set of three stumps and two bails that must be knocked down to dismiss a batsman.
Example Sentences
"The bowler aimed directly at the wicket."
"He scored a century before being bowled out at the wicket."
"The wicket was wet from the rain, affecting the game."
V
verb
To dismiss a batsman in cricket by hitting the wicket with the ball.
Example Sentences
"The bowler wicketed the opponent with a perfect delivery."
"They needed just one more wicket to secure the victory."
"She was excited when her favorite player wicketed the last batsman."