cover point

American  

noun

1. Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.

2. Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.

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cover point British  

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position in the covers

   2. a fielder in this position

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Etymology

Origin of cover point

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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

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

"What should have been a day of celebration for Zafar, we are now hoping he will be OK. The way he was, there must be some doubt. "He dropped a catch stood at cover point.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2015

He gave the simplest of chances to cover point, and Buller's rarely missed their catches.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec