extra cover
Americannoun
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the position of a fielder between mid off and cover point.
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the fielder occupying this position.
noun
Etymology
Origin of extra cover
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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England were again excellent in the field with stand-in captain Charlie Dean's direct hit from extra cover seeing off Brooke Halliday for 20.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Here his first runs came with a six over long-on and he followed by hitting India spinner Axar Patel for four over extra cover and another six over long-on.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
The irony was clear, though, when Axar charged back from extra cover and leapt to dismiss the England captain for seven.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Against the impressive Windies, Tom Banton also chipped a catch to extra cover pushing a drive off Motie, while Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were bowled and pinned lbw respectively playing from the crease.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
"It saves the servants laying an extra cover," she would explain.
From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Herbert George Jenkins
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