cricket cricket /ˈkrɪkɪt/

noun

1. () Leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together  ( cricket )
   leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
    The cricket chirped in the grass, its song a soothing lullaby
   The cricket chirped in the grass, its song a soothing lullaby
   
   
2. A game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs  ( cricket )
   a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
    Cricket is a popular sport played in many countries
   Cricket is a popular sport played in many countries
   
   

verb

1. Play cricket  ( cricket )
   play cricket