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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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
He brought up his half-century from 40 balls with a six, going inside-out over extra cover.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
The shot that brought up her 10th ODI hundred, a majestic loft over extra cover off Sugandika Kumari, was her best of the day.
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
Before the Burger miss, Matthew Breetzke comically put down Jamie Smith on 23 when a leading edge from the opener, whose 62 put England on the front foot, looped to him at extra cover.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
Dellow could soon cut us up a bit of canvas that would do for sail and extra cover to rig up o’ nights.
From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Wood, Stanley L.
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