The meaning of Wickets

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Each of the sets of three stumps with two bails across the top at either end of the pitch, defended by a batsman.

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A small door or gate, especially one beside or in a larger one.

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A croquet hoop.

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Each of the sets of three stumps with two bails across the top at either end of the pitch, defended by a batter.

Usage examples:

But if the bowler can knock the bails off the wickets, the batsman is out.

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In cricket, a set of three vertical sticks with two small pieces of wood balanced across the top of them, at which the ball is aimed. there are two wickets on a cricket field.

Usage examples:

Five wickets have fallen since tea time (= five players have been caused to finish their turn)., as…