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

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2021

Amla then follows an outswinger to carve it through cover point for four.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2016

Familiar also is the red-haired Pat Who plays in rain or shine without a hat, And who, whenever things are out of joint, "Sockets" his iron shots to cover point.

From Mr. Punch's Golf Stories by Various