"hit wicket" meaning in English

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Adverb

Audio: en-au-hit wicket.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} hit wicket (not comparable)
  1. (cricket) 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. Wikipedia link: hit wicket Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-hit_wicket-en-adv-bIHW7MlN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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