cricket: meaning and definitions

Any of various insects of the family Gryllidae, having long antennae and legs adapted for leaping. The males of many species produce a shrill chirping sound by rubbing the front wings together.

Sports An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of 11 players each.

Good sportsmanship and fair conduct: It's not cricket to cheat at cards.

Sports To play the game of cricket.

A small wooden footstool.