wicket keeper

/ˈwɪkɪt ˌkiːpər/
noun
  1. In cricket, the player who stands behind the wicket to catch the ball and try to get batsmen out.
    • Our team's wicket-keeper is also a very good batsman.
    • The wicket-keeper wears special gloves and pads for protection.
    • The wicket-keeper made a brilliant catch to dismiss the batsman.
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