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wicketkeeper

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪkɪtkiːpə/
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Definition of wicketkeeper

noun

Cricket
  • a fielder stationed close behind a batsman’s wicket and typically equipped with gloves and pads.

Derivatives

wicketkeeping

noun

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Definition of wicketkeeper in the US English dictionary
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