Meaning & Definition of word "Cricket"
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Cricket
/ˈkrɪkɪt/
noun:
- 1. A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the center of which is a 22-yard pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps.
- Example: He spent the afternoon watching a thrilling cricket match at the stadium.
- 2. The small, black or brown insect, known for its chirping sound, belonging to the family Gryllidae.
- Example: We could hear the crickets chirping outside our window at night.
Etymology
Middle English 'cricche', of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old French 'criquet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play cricket:
To participate in the game of cricket.
the cricket team:
A group assembled to play cricket professionally or recreationally.
cricket season:
The time of year when cricket matches are played.
Related Words
batsman:
A player who bats; the team's striker.
bowler:
A player who bowls the ball to the batsman.
umpire:
An official who oversees the game and makes decisions.
Slang Meanings of cricket
Meaning: Doing something in an unfair or dishonest way.
Example Sentence: Don't play cricket with your ethics; always be honest.
Meaning: A term used to describe silence or lack of response.
Example Sentence: When I asked about the results, it was all cricket.