wicket

BrE /ˈwɪkɪt/ AmE /ˈwɪkɪt/

noun en → es

1 CRICKET [plural] C1

a small gate at each end of a cricket pitch, between which the ball must be hit to score runs

wickets (críquet)

Collocations hit the wicket

  • The batsman hit the wicket with his bat.

    El bateador golpeó los wickets con su bate.

2 DOOR [singular] B1

a small door, especially one that leads to a larger room or building

puerta pequeña, trampilla

Collocations knock on the wicket

  • He knocked on the wicket and waited for someone to answer.

    Golpeó la puerta pequeña y esperó a que alguien respondiera.

3 BUILDING [singular] C1

a small building, often one that is used for storing something or as a shelter

edificio pequeño, cobertizo

Collocations wicket shed

  • There is a wicket shed near the river.

    Hay un cobertizo cerca del río.

4 SPORT [singular] C1

a small door or gate in various sports, such as baseball and cricket, through which a ball must pass to score points

puerta pequeña (deportes)

Collocations score through the wicket

  • The team scored a point by hitting the ball through the wicket.

    El equipo anotó un punto al golpear la pelota por la puerta pequeña.

5 TECH [singular] C1

a small door or hatch in a machine, often used for maintenance or access to controls

puerta pequeña (máquinas), trampilla

Collocations wicket door

  • The technician opened the wicket to check the machine.

    El técnico abrió la puerta pequeña para revisar la máquina.

6 ARCH [singular] C1

a small door or gate in an archway, often decorative and used for access to a building

puerta en arco (decorativa)

Collocations wicket arch

  • The wicket in the main entrance is beautifully carved.

    La puerta en arco del acceso principal está bellamente tallada.

7 NARROW [singular] C1

a narrow passage or opening, often between two buildings or walls

pasaje estrecho, callejón

Collocations wicket alley

  • The wicket between the houses was barely wide enough for a person to walk through.

    El pasaje entre las casas apenas era lo suficientemente ancho para que una persona pudiera pasar.

8 HIST [singular] C1

a small door or gate in a castle wall, often used for defense or as a sally port

puerta pequeña (castillo), trampilla

Collocations wicket gate

  • The soldiers used the wicket to make a surprise attack.

    Los soldados utilizaron la puerta pequeña para realizar un ataque sorpresa.