wicketkeeper

[ wik-it-kee-per ]

nounCricket.
  1. the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

Origin of wicketkeeper

1
First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

Words Nearby wicketkeeper

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How to use wicketkeeper in a sentence

  • Nick is the wicketkeeper of the Beckley eleven; long-limbed, wiry, keen of eye.

    Evan Harrington, Complete | George Meredith
  • He is a grand wicketkeeper and cricket captain who has not the time for county games.

    Association Football | John Cameron

British Dictionary definitions for wicketkeeper

wicketkeeper

/ (ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə) /


noun
  1. cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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