back-check
back–check
verb \-ˌchek\Definition of BACK-CHECK
intransitive verb
: to skate back toward one's own goal while closely defending against the offensive rushes of an opposing player in ice hockey
— back–check·er \-ˌche-kər\ noun
First Known Use of BACK-CHECK
1937
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