cover point

noun

1. Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.
2. Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.

cover point

noun

1. cricket
   1. a fielding position in the covers
   2. a fielder in this position

Word History and Origins

Origin of cover point¹

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

When Root drove a Trent Boult slower ball to cover point, it was a major turning point.

From BBC

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

From BBC

It’s not short enough or wide enough for a full square cut, but Rohit hops in the air and plays a forcing jab at the ball, down into the ground and through cover point.

From The Guardian

Williamson puts a deep cover point out at last.

From The Guardian