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

So we’ll see whether a Kraken team that didn’t exactly load up on premium goal scorers can relentlessly forecheck and back-check its way into the playoffs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

Seabrook, one of their most offensively gifted defensemen, controlled a cross-ice pass by Bickell with his skate and stayed in stride to shoot from behind the circle as he eluded Kyle Brodziak's back-check attempt.

From US News • May 8, 2015

“If you’re on a back-check preventing a goal or preventing a good opportunity, we’ll take those,” Brouwer added.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2013

There is pressure on the forwards to back-check and pitch in to the effort in their own end.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2011

All business magazines routinely back-check figures with corporate sources.

From Time Magazine Archive