wicketkeeper

English

Alternative forms

• wicket-keeper
• wickie

Etymology

wicket +‎ keeper

Pronunciation

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Noun

wicketkeeper (plural wicketkeepers)

1. (cricket) A player who stands behind the batsman’s wicket ready to catch the ball, or to stump the batsman.

Synonyms

• keeper

Derived terms

• keep wicket
• wicket-keeping gloves

Related terms

• wicketkeeping