Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hit wicket

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.58 in modern English

Syllables: hit wick-et
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Describing a method of dismissal of a batsman (out) in which the batsman hits his own wicket either with the bat or his body, usually while attempting to play the ball. A very rare event.

Example Sentences

"He was hitwicketed on the third ball of the over."

Questions

What does hit wicket mean?: Describing a method of dismissal of a batsman (out) in which the batsman hits his own wicket either with the bat or his body, usually while attempting to play the ball. A very rare event.

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