cricket

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/
/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

2 Definition

A wooden footstool.

3 Definition

A signalling device used by soldiers in hostile territory to identify themselves to a friendly in low visibility conditions.

4 Definition

A relatively small area of a roof constructed to divert water from a horizontal intersection of the roof with a chimney, wall, expansion joint or other projection.

5 Definition

A game played outdoors with bats and a ball between two teams of eleven, popular in England and many Commonwealth countries.

6 Definition

(usually in negative constructions) An act that is fair and sportsmanlike, derived from the sport.

Antonyms
not cricket unsportsmanlike
Example Sentences
  • That player's foul wasn't cricket!
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To play the game of cricket.