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1. Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.2. Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.[1840-50]
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cover point — noun a fielding position between cover and point, about 15° forward of square; a fielder in this position … Wiktionary
cover point — /ˈkʌvə pɔɪnt/ (say kuvuh poynt) noun 1. Cricket a fielding position between point and mid off. 2. Lacrosse a position situated in front of point. 3. a player in these positions …
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cover drive — noun (cricket) A drive past cover point • • • Main Entry: ↑cover … Useful english dictionary
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cover — verb 1》 put something on top of or in front of (something) in order to protect or conceal it. ↘envelop in a layer of something. 2》 extend over (an area). 3》 deal with (a subject). ↘(of a rule or law) apply to. 4》 travel (a specified… … English new terms dictionary
