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wicketkeeper
(wicket|keep¦er)
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɪkɪtkiːpə/
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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