(krik′it) noun
A leaping orthopterous insect (family Gryllidae), with long antennae and three segments in each tarsus, the male of which makes a chirping sound by friction of the forewings. For illustration see under INSECT (injurious). [<OF criquet <LG]

(krik′it) noun
1. An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets, between two opposing sides numbering eleven each: one of the most popular sports of England.
2. Colloq. Fair, gentlemanly behavior; sportsmanship. [<F criquet bat, stick <MDu. cricke]
—crick′et·er noun
CRICKET FIELD
A. Bowling crease. B. Popping crease. C. The wicket with its 3 stumps 8 inches apart. The playing field is usually 150 x 100 yards.

(krik′it) noun Archit.
A small, sloping roof structure placed, for the purpose of diverting drainage, at the juncture of larger surfaces that meet at an angle. [Origin unknown]

(krik′it) noun
A footstool. [Origin unknown]