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cross-check

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cross-check (verb)
  2. cross-check (noun)

1cross–check

verb \-ˌchek\

Definition of CROSS-CHECK

transitive verb
1
: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body
2
: to check (as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy
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First Known Use of CROSS-CHECK

circa 1930

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