"cover point" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-cover point.ogg Forms: cover points [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cover point (plural cover points)
  1. (cricket, lacrosse) a fielding position between cover and point, about 15° forward of square; a fielder in this position. Categories (topical): Cricket, Lacrosse

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