overslip (Meaning)

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overslip (v. t.)

To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond; to omit; to neglect; as, to overslip time or opportunity.

Synonyms & Antonyms of overslip

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overslip Sentence Examples

  1. The batsman mistimed his shot and the ball flew high towards the overslip fielder.
  2. Joe Root took a spectacular diving catch at overslip to dismiss the Australian captain.
  3. The overslip fielder had to make a quick adjustment to avoid the ball hitting him.
  4. The bowler sent down a wicked delivery that sent the ball rocketing towards the overslip.
  5. The batsman played a lofted drive that went over the bowler's head and landed in the hands of the overslip fielder.
  6. The fielder at overslip was in perfect position to take the catch, despite the ball being hit fiercely.
  7. The fielder at overslip had to run a long way to get to the ball, but he managed to grab it before it touched the ground.
  8. The batsman hit the ball high in the air, giving the overslip fielder plenty of time to get underneath it.
  9. The fielder at overslip misjudged the flight of the ball and ended up dropping it.
  10. The bowler was disappointed with the fielder at overslip for not being able to take a straightforward catch.

FAQs About the word overslip

To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond; to omit; to neglect; as, to overslip time or opportunity.

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The batsman mistimed his shot and the ball flew high towards the overslip fielder.

Joe Root took a spectacular diving catch at overslip to dismiss the Australian captain.

The overslip fielder had to make a quick adjustment to avoid the ball hitting him.

The bowler sent down a wicked delivery that sent the ball rocketing towards the overslip.