cricket
1. crick.et \'krik-*t\ n [ME criket, fr. MF criquet, of imit. origin] 1: a
leaping orthopterous insect (family Gryllidae) noted for the chirping
notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of
the fore wings 2: a low wooden footstool
2. cricket n [MF criquet goal stake in a bowling game] 1: a game played
with a ball and bat by two sides of usu. 11 players each o n a large field
centering upon two wickets each defended by a batsman 2: fair and honorable
behavior
3. cricket vi : to play cricket - crick.et.er n