n An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family (taxlink|Gryllidae|family), that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wingcasings against combs on its hind legs.
n A signalling device used by soldiers in hostile territory to identify themselves to a friendly in low visibility conditions
n A relatively small area of a roof constructed to divert water from a horizontal intersection of the roof with a chimney, wall, expansion joint or other projection.
n (US slang|in the plural) Absolute silence; no communication. See crickets.
n (sports) A game played outdoors with bats and a ball between two teams of eleven, popular in England and many Commonwealth countries.
n (chiefly|British) An act that is fair and sportsmanlike, derived from the sport.
v (rare|intransitive) To play the game of cricket.