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 cricket cricket /ˈkrɪkɪt/

noun

  1. () Leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together  ( cricket )
    leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
     The cricket chirped in the grass, its song a soothing lullaby
    The cricket chirped in the grass, its song a soothing lullaby
  2. A game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs  ( cricket )
    a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
     Cricket is a popular sport played in many countries
    Cricket is a popular sport played in many countries

verb

  1. Play cricket  ( cricket )
    play cricket