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What is another word for wickets?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪkɪts] (IPA)

Wickets are an integral part of the sport of cricket, representing the target for the bowler to hit with the ball. However, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this term. One such synonym is "stumps," which refers specifically to the three vertical wooden posts that make up the wicket. Another synonym is "bails," which are the small pieces of wood that sit on top of the stumps and are dislodged if they are hit by the ball. Other potential synonyms for wickets include "goalposts," "targets," and "pins." Ultimately, the choice of word will depend on the context and the speaker's preference, but all of these options capture the essence of the wicket in cricket.
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What are the hypernyms for Wickets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Wickets

Several games of cricket were being played by wildly excited boys, using coats for wickets, an old tennis-ball or a bundle of rags tied together for a ball, and, generally, an old broomstick for bat.
"Liza of Lambeth"
W. Somerset Maugham
Moreover, of this I am well assured, that nine wickets fell without an addition being made to the score.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh
Moving from the tent, I advanced towards the wickets.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh

Famous quotes with Wickets

  • In my first season I took 76 wickets at an average of less than 5 runs.
    Harold Larwood
  • Four hundred wickets is 400 more than I thought I'd get.
    Shane Warne
  • I just play because I love playing and I try and take as many wickets as I can.
    Shane Warne
  • My life was falling apart and then to come out and play and have my best ever - 40 wickets, 250 runs... But the only reason I could do that was because of the way I thought and I think I'm pretty strong mentally. I think I am anyway, pretty strong to get over whatever it is.
    Shane Warne
  • The wickets I have played on for my whole career, most of them have been to suit fast bowlers in Australia.
    Shane Warne

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