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Meaning of "sticky wicket" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STICKY WICKET

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STICKY WICKET

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preposition
conjunction
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Sticky wicket is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STICKY WICKET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sticky wicket

Sticky wicket

Sticky wicket is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch.

Definition of sticky wicket in the English dictionary

The definition of sticky wicket in the dictionary is a cricket pitch that is rapidly being dried by the sun after rain and is particularly conducive to spin. Other definition of sticky wicket is a difficult or awkward situation.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STICKY WICKET

stickleback
stickler
sticklike
stickling
stickman
stickout
sticks
stickseed
sticktight
stickum
stickweed
stickwork
sticky
sticky blood
sticky end
sticky tape
sticky willie
sticky-fingered
sticky-handed
stickybeak

WORDS THAT END LIKE STICKY WICKET

air ticket
big-ticket
cricket
day return ticket
dream ticket
entrance ticket
meal ticket
on a sticky wicket
one-way ticket
open ticket
parking ticket
picket
pocket
price ticket
round-trip ticket
season ticket
speeding ticket
test cricket
thicket
ticket
wicket

Synonyms and antonyms of sticky wicket in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «sticky wicket» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STICKY WICKET

Find out the translation of sticky wicket to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sticky wicket from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sticky wicket» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粘检票口
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

portillo pegajosa
570 millions of speakers

English

sticky wicket
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिपचिपा विकेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوابة صغيرة لزجة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

липкий калитки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

postigo pegajoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্টিভ উইকেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

guichet collant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wicket melekit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sticky Wicket
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スティッキー改札
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

끈적 끈적한 개찰구
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wicket lengket
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

wicket dính
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒட்டும் விக்கெட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्टिकी विकेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yapışkan mühür
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sticky wicket
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lepki furtki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

липкий хвіртки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ghișeu lipicios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολλώδη ανθρωποθυρίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

taai paaltjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klibbig wicket
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sticky Wicket
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sticky wicket

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STICKY WICKET»

The term «sticky wicket» is regularly used and occupies the 84.264 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STICKY WICKET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sticky wicket

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STICKY WICKET»

Discover the use of sticky wicket in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sticky wicket and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sticky Wicket: A Decade of Change in World Cricket
From his position as the CEO of the Australian Cricket Board between 1997 and 2001, and then cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2001 to 2008, Malcolm Speed has been involved first-hand with some of the ...
Malcolm Speed, 2011
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Sticky Wicket: Gardening in Tune with Nature
This is a guide to how it can be done. Pam Lewis's initial plan for Sticky Wicket, her garden in Dorset, was to take a painterly approach to combining colours in the flower borders.
Pam Lewis, 2007
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Sticky Wicket: A Decade of Change in World Cricket
A first-hand look at the most turbulent events to occur in the history of Australian and world cricket. Malcolm Speed has been involved first-hand with some of the most tumultuous events in the history of cricket.
Malcolm Speed, 2011
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Sticky Wicket: Watkins' Finest Inning
It's showdown time in Fernwood, New Jersey, USA.
Ewart Rouse, 2009
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Sticky Wicket
About the Author John Kemp studied photography at Plymouth College and Watford College in England. He worked in London as a civilian photographer for the Metropolitan Police.
John Kemp, John Kemp, 2005
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The Sticky Wicket Garden Club
Brooke, the popular and yet perpetual "mean girl" in high school publicly criticized nearly every girl in their class, and only let the elite take part in her exclusive social circle, The Sticky Wicket Garden Club.
Cheryl Rosen, 2012
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Watkins' Overseas Tour...Another "Sticky Wicket" Inning
Watkins' Overseas Tour is a fun read, another romp through suburbia with Freddie Watkins and his motley cricket team, only this time, off the field.
Ewart Rouse, 2010
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Crash Course in Library Gift Programs: The Reluctant ...
Copyright law just might go beyond “sticky wicket” and fall into the “can of worms” category, don't you think? Copyright refers to the right to reproduce (or copy) material for publication or distribution, or as defined by the Library of Congress, ...
Elizabeth Ann Roberts, 2007
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Dictionary of Americanisms, Briticisms, Canadianisms and ...
Scotch tape, Aus. durex/ adhesivetape:sticking extra bitson the endsofgasmasks with stickytape –R. Westall. sticky wicketBr. col. a situation that is or may become difficult, esp. inbe (batting) on a sticky wicket: There are four general rules for ...
V. S. Matyushenkov, 2010
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Using Metaphors In Psychotherapy
In cricket there is a useful phrase, "sticky wicket." A sticky wicket is said to exist when the playing field is drying in the sun after rain; batting in such conditions is difficult because such a field is particularly conducive to spin, which can make the  ...
Philip Barker, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STICKY WICKET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sticky wicket is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sticky Wicket: We play to win, but enjoyment is the key
Sticky Wicket: We play to win, but enjoyment is the key ... He has been bowling exceptionally well and has taken several five-wicket hauls this season. I think his ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Fine system got out of hand, but it went to a good night …
Nettleham is a great club that has some top facilities and some really strong cricket teams. We have a lovely ground and pavilion as well as a belter of a pitch. «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Cricket rain pain game is not recommended
I've been at the club since the age of 14. Me and my brother Rob arrived at the same time having played for Hykeham. Bracebridge were in the Notts ECB ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Missing player was locked in toilet during our team talk
Sticky Wicket: Missing player was locked in toilet during our team talk. By Lincolnshire Echo | Posted: July 05, 2015. VIEW GALLERY. Sticky Wicket: Missing ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Struggling for good spinner, India finds itself on a sticky wicket
Struggling for good spinner, India finds itself on a sticky wicket. At present, India are struggling to find a good spinning option; therefore, must try out these ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Ricky back in the middle after hitting cancer for six
Being located in a small village, we have players who travel from all around the county to play on the best wicket. It gives batsmen as well as pace and spin ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jun 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Cricket is a hobby and hobbies should be enjoyed
I've always had Gunn and Moore gear. I've always got on well with their stuff so stuck with it. The last two bats I've bought have been from Ricky Lovelace ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jun 15»
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Sticky Wicket: England outcast Kevin Pietersen is a member at …
Sticky Wicket: England outcast Kevin Pietersen is a member at Woodhall Spa ... home debut, smashing 140 against Bracebridge Heath after taking six wickets. «Lincolnshire Echo, May 15»
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Sticky Wicket: Kevin Pietersen wouldn't get in the Alford side, let …
I've played all of my cricket at Alford, having started filling in for the 2nd XI as a 14-year-old when a friend from school said his dad's team were short one day. «Lincolnshire Echo, May 15»
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Sticky wicket as Pedmore all out for THREE runs
... wicket as Pedmore all out for THREE runs. Pedmore cricketers found themselves on a sticky wicket when their whole team was bowled out for just three runs. «expressandstar.com, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sticky wicket [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sticky-wicket>. May 2024 ».
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