noun
- plural of wicket: in cricket, the set of three wooden posts (stumps) topped by two wooden crosspieces (bails) that the bowler aims to hit
- plural of wicket: small doors or gates, especially those forming part of a larger gate
- plural of wicket: small windows or openings, typically in a door or wall for communication
Usage: cricket
Examples
- The bowler knocked down both wickets with a perfect delivery.
- Three wickets fell in quick succession during the final over.
- The castle had several small wickets built into the main gate.
- Visitors entered through the wickets rather than the large doors.
- The bank teller spoke to customers through wickets in the wall.
- Medieval fortifications often featured wickets for controlled access.