meaning of crickets
1. An orthopterous insect of the genus Gryllus, and allied genera. The males make chirping, musical notes by rubbing together the basal parts of the veins of the front wings.
2. A low stool.
3. A game much played in England, and sometimes in America, with a ball, bats, and wickets, the players being arranged in two contesting parties or sides.
4. A small false roof, or the raising of a portion of a roof, so as to throw off water from behind an obstacle, such as a chimney.
5. To play at cricket.
6. a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
Related Words
cricket | cricket ball | cricket bat | cricket equipment | cricket frog | cricket match | cricket-bat willow | cricketer |
