back-check

[ bak-chek ]

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. Compare check ¹( def ), fore-check.

verb (used with object)

1. to check over or through; review:

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of back-check¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The back catch has no mark in the cut, but is explained below in connection with the "back check."

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

BCW, back check wire supporting the back check, and screwed to the wippen.

From Project Gutenberg