1. Small gate or door (especially one that is part of a larger door)
   "The gardener used the wicket gate to access the backyard"; "They entered through the wicket door built into the castle's main gate";
   - wicket door, wicket gate
    
2. Small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
   "The bank teller spoke to customers through a secure wicket";
   - lattice, grille
    
3. Cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
   "The bowler aimed to knock down the wicket with his fast delivery"
    
4. A small arch used as croquet equipment
   "The player skilfully hit the ball through the wicket";
   - hoop

Derived forms: wickets

Type of: cricket equipment, croquet equipment, gate, opening

Encyclopedia: Wicket