wickets
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈhwɪkəts// UK //wˈɪkɪts// wick·ets
n. the three wooden sticks that a player tries to hit with a ball in the game of cricket. You also use this word to talk about how many players have been knocked out of the game.
n. the set of three vertical wooden stumps topped by two bails, forming the target for the bowler in cricket. Also refers to the dismissal of a batter or the playing surface itself.
The bowler knocked over the wickets to win the match.
The home team lost three quick wickets in the first hour of play, putting them under immense pressure.
The groundskeeper spent the morning rolling the wickets to ensure a consistent bounce for the upcoming international test match.