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

Related terms

wicketkeeping

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