cover point
Americannoun
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Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.
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Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.
noun
Etymology
Origin of cover point
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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With Dillon Brooks headed out, the Grizzlies need a wing defender who can scale down to cover point guards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
When Root drove a Trent Boult slower ball to cover point, it was a major turning point.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2022
It’s not short enough or wide enough for a full square cut, but Rohit hops in the air and plays a forcing jab at the ball, down into the ground and through cover point.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2021
A straight delivery and he offers the face, before opening it at the point of impact to get two into cover point.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 14, 2016
He gave the simplest of chances to cover point, and Buller's rarely missed their catches.
From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec
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