Wicketkeeper

Quick meaning: Wicketkeeper is a noun meaning (cricket) A player who stands behind the batsman’s wicket ready to catch the ball, or to stump the batsman.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

England's wicket-keeper in the 50s, he was fearless about standing on the stumps to fastish bowlers[.]

The fielder clad in armour who squats behind the batsman should be respected as a specialist and not treated as a dabbler. The wicketkeeper controls the mood around the pitch. His gloves hold most of the catches, his voice accompanies every appeal. He is the factory foreman, responsible for every ball.

Word Forms

• wicketkeepers
• wicket-keeper

Synonyms for wicketkeeper

Depending on context, synonyms include keeper, wickie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wicketkeeping, backstop, keeper, wicket, long stop, wickie.

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