wicket
/ˈwɪkɪt/noun
उच्चारण विकिट
विकेट, स्टंप
Core word
noun
- 1
[C]
(in cricket) either of the two sets of three upright sticks (stumps) with two small pieces of wood (bails) on top, at which the ball is bowled
विकेट, स्टंप
- The ball hit the wicket and the bails fell off.
- The batter guarded his wicket carefully against the new ball.
Synonyms stumps
- 2
[C]
(in cricket) the area of ground between the two wickets
पिच, विकेट (दोनों स्टंप के बीच की ज़मीन)
- The wicket was good for fast bowlers.
- The wicket at Chepauk usually helps the spin bowlers.
Synonyms pitch
- 3
[C]
(in cricket) the act of a batsman being out, or the number of batsmen who are out
विकेट (बल्लेबाज़ का आउट होना)
- Bumrah took five wickets in the first innings.
- India won by six wickets.
¶Idioms 1
be on a sticky wicket
(British, informal) to be in a difficult situation that is hard to deal with
मुश्किल स्थिति में फँसा होना
- After the scandal, the minister is on a sticky wicket.
- Without proof, you are on a sticky wicket.
◇Word family
wicketkeeper noun