cross-checked; cross-checking; cross-checks
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 (something, such as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy
: an act or instance of cross-checking
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Don’t forget to always cross-check these prospects with their latest placement in Sam Vecenie’s mock draft.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Don’t forget to always cross-check these prospects with their latest placement in Sam Vecenie’s mock draft.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
After a cross-check from Dahlin near the Sabres' net, Malkin slashed the defenseman and grabbed him before dropping his gloves to try and fight.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Cross-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-check. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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