wicketkeeper
English
Alternative forms
- wicket-keeper
Etymology
wicket + keeper
Pronunciation
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Noun
wicketkeeper (plural wicketkeepers)
- (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