wicket
/ˈwɪkɪt/
noun
- In cricket, a set of three upright sticks (stumps) with two small pieces (bails) on top, which the batter defends; also, the area of the pitch between the wickets.
- The bowler knocked over the wicket with a fast delivery.
- The pitch had a good wicket that helped the bowlers.
- The batsman stood ready to protect his wicket.
- In cricket, the dismissal of a batter (when the wicket is hit by the ball).
- The team took five wickets in the first hour of play.
- He scored fifty runs before losing his wicket.
- The bowler celebrated his third wicket of the match.
- A small door or gate, especially one set within a larger door or gate.
- The castle had a large wooden gate with a small wicket for people to enter.
- He opened the wicket and stepped into the garden.
- The wicket door led to the side alley.
- A small window or opening, such as a ticket window or a serving hatch.
- The wicket in the wall allowed food to be passed through.
- He spoke to the clerk through the wicket.
- She bought her train ticket at the wicket.