Definition of cricket

• n. - An orthopterous insect of the genus Gryllus, and allied genera. The males make chirping, musical notes by rubbing together the basal parts of the veins of the front wings.
• n. - A low stool.
• n. - A game much played in England, and sometimes in America, with a ball, bats, and wickets, the players being arranged in two contesting parties or sides.
• n. - A small false roof, or the raising of a portion of a roof, so as to throw off water from behind an obstacle, such as a chimney.
• v. i. - To play at cricket.