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wicketkeeper

American  
[wik-it-kee-per] / ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun

Cricket.

  1. the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

wicketkeeper British  
/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

  1. cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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Etymology

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

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