Cricketer

//ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who plays cricket.

    "Described by witnesses as a keen cricketer and pubgoer until contacts with Islamic militants radicalized him on a trip to Pakistan, he was ordered to serve at least 14 years for the plot, and for supplying militants in Afghanistan with money and equipment."

  2. 2
    an athlete who plays cricket wordnet

Synonyms

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archerathleteballplayerbatterbatterycatcher

Example

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"Bangladesh national cricket team cricketer Taskin Ahmed was not present at the event that day."

Etymology

From cricket + -er.

Related phrases

wicket keeper

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