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
Not much of a threat it seems and Rogers easily punches a cut out to deep cover point for a couple when he tries a bouncer.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 7, 2015
Mr. Hill made a single to cover point.
From The True Story Book by Andrew Lang
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