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

Williamson puts a deep cover point out at last.

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

You'd say a poem was beautiful; I'd say a square cut for four, just out of reach of cover point, was beautiful.

From The Spinners by Phillpotts, Eden