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The Meaning of cricket
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(n.) 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.
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(n.) A low stool.
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(n.) 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.
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(n.) 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.
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(v. i.) To play at cricket.
Rhymes
bickett
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fickett
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picket
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pickett
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prickett
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rickett
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thicket
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ticket
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trickett
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wicket
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wickett