back-check

American  

[bak-chek] / ˈbækˌtʃɛk /

verb (used without object)

Ice Hockey.

1. to skate back toward one's defensive zone obstructing or impeding the movement or progress of one or more opponents on attack.

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verb (used with object)

1. to check over or through; review.

   Back-check the files to see if the patient's records are there.

Etymology

Origin of back-check

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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From Slate • Mar. 28, 2020

“I think we’ve just got to play our game. It’s no different than the regular season. Get the puck down low, stick to our game plan, back check, then from great defense comes great offense.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2018

If you apply for a job but don’t hear back, check in with the employer after a month or two.

From Forbes • Sep. 22, 2014

Kyle Heiderich, back, check a launch control center.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2014

BC, is the back check which is simply a piece of wood with a thick piece of felt glued to the inner face and suspended on a wire.

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