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

In Brisbane, the often taciturn off-spinner was effusive about his view of Green's bowling from cover point.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2021

Williamson puts a deep cover point out at last.

From The Guardian • Jun. 19, 2021

A single for Stokes to cover brings Root on strike, who places Piedt through cover point for four with an open face.

From The Guardian • Jan. 2, 2016

The hockey player's costume A regulation hockey team consist of seven players called goal, point, cover point, right centre, left centre, right wing, left wing.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.