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Wicket-keeper's glove
/wˈɪkɪtkˈiːpəz ɡlˈʌv/
/wˈɪkɪtkˈiːpɚz ɡlˈʌv/Wicket-keeper's glove
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the thickly padded gloves with webbing between the thumb and index finger, used in cricket to catch the ball bowled by the bowler
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Modern wicket-keeper's gloves often have reinforced finger sections for extra protection.
Some wicket-keeper's gloves come in different colors to match the team uniform.
The thick padding in the wicket-keeper's gloves helps absorb the impact of the fast-flying ball.
The wicket-keeper's gloves were worn and needed replacing before the next match.
While wicket-keeper's gloves offer protection, they can't stop all the pain from a particularly fast delivery.
