overslip Synonyms
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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.
overslip Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The batsman played a lofted drive that went over the bowler's head and landed in the hands of the overslip fielder.
- The fielder at overslip was in perfect position to take the catch, despite the ball being hit fiercely.
- 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.
- The batsman hit the ball high in the air, giving the overslip fielder plenty of time to get underneath it.
- The fielder at overslip misjudged the flight of the ball and ended up dropping it.
- 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.
