Definition of stickwork
: the use of one's stick in offensive and defensive techniques (as in hockey)
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Examples of stickwork in a Sentence
a hockey player who's known for his skillful stickwork
Recent Examples of stickwork from the Web
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But their stickwork, honed over years of training, won America its hockey gold medal.
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Huberdeau tied it at 2 with some nifty stickwork 2 minutes into the period.
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Provorov’s combination of speed, stickwork and physicality repeatedly forced the puck off the stick of the swooping star in and around the Flyers net.
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McKenzie Jamison South River, defense, junior A smooth defender with strong tackles and stickwork, the third-year starter plays a huge role for the defending Class 4A state champions on offensive and defensive corners.
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The skilled Swede used some fancy stickwork after having his initial shot attempt blocked by Russell.
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First Known Use of stickwork
1883
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Definition of stickwork for English Language Learners
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sports : the use of a stick to control a puck or ball
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