noun a wicked or mischievous person
In construction, a wicket can refer to a small door or opening within a larger structure.
In security, a wicket can refer to a small gate or entrance.
In cricket, a wicket refers to the stumps and bails, or the dismissal of a batsman.
In field hockey, a wicket can refer to the goal cage or net.
In event ticketing, a wicket can refer to a turnstile or entrance gate.
In gatekeeping, a wicket can refer to a barrier or obstacle to entry.
In cricket writing, the term 'wicket' refers to the pitch or playing area where the game is conducted.
In psychology, 'wicket' may be used metaphorically to represent a person's mental or emotional state, such as being 'out of wicket' meaning mentally unstable.
In software development, 'wicket' can refer to a Java web application framework used to build complex web applications quickly.
In journalism, 'wicket' may be used to describe a difficult situation or obstacle that needs to be overcome, similar to its use in cricket.