Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A check, as in ice hockey, in which a player impedes another with the body.

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  • noun Alternative spelling of body check.
  • verb Alternative spelling of body check.

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  • Canada & USA demonstrate.

    March 3, 2010

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    Never trust an Aussie talking hockey.

    March 3, 2010

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