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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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
West Ham defender Anouk Denton has also been called up to the squad to provide extra cover as players return to full fitness and manage knocks.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
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
Charlie Dean takes a brilliant one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Marizanne Kapp as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the Hundred at the Oval.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025
It was the final week of hot, dry August weather, while a point had been made of calling her attention to the extra cover when the room had been shown her.
From A Daughter of the Land by Stratton-Porter, Gene
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