wicket
small gate / cricket stumps
[C] Countable
pl: wickets
In an architectural sense, this word evokes a feeling of exclusivity or utility, describing a secondary point of entry that allows pedestrians to pass without opening a massive, heavy main gate. It suggests a transition from a public or outer space to a more private, enclosed garden or courtyard. In the sporting context of cricket, the term is highly polysemous. It refers to the physical target the bowler aims for, the specific area of the pitch where the action happens, and the event of a player being knocked out. This creates a linguistic overlap where the object and the outcome share the same name.
Countable whether referring to a small garden gate or the physical stumps on a cricket pitch.