Synonyms for

Wickets

Verb / ˈwɪkʌts / / ˈhwɪkʌts / Another word for wickets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a set of three stumps with two bails on top, used in the game of cricket

Synonyms & similar words

hoop lattice wicketdoor wicket wicketgate grille stumps posts goalposts uprights markers indicators signals monuments beacons milestones landmarks waymarks signposts guideposts cues clues hints leads pointers tips

Synonyms by register

Formal

stumps wicket gates

Informal

stumps posts

Literary

portals thresholds

Antonyms

gates entrances openings barriers obstacles

Common collocations

  • cricket wickets
  • wooden wickets
  • set up wickets
  • bowling at the wickets
  • defend the wickets
  • break the wickets
  • hit the wickets

Word family

noun wicket

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of the sport of cricket. The plural form 'wickets' can refer to multiple sets of stumps or the act of dismissing a batsman.

Example sentences

  1. The ball hit the wickets and the bails fell off.
  2. The fielder stood close to the wickets to try and catch the ball.
  3. The batsman missed the ball and it hit the wickets.
  4. The umpire checked the position of the wickets before the game started.
  5. The bowler aimed for the middle wicket to try and get the batsman out.

Quotes

  • Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe; I want ours to be a nation of gentlemen. - Robert Mugabe
  • Cricket is a pressure game, and when it comes to an India-Pakistan match, the pressure is doubled. - Imran Khan
  • Cricket, like all sport, offers glory to few and a lifetime of it to even fewer. - Rahul Dravid

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