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board check

American  

noun

Ice Hockey.
  1. a body check in which the opponent is thrown against the wooden wall enclosing the rink.


Etymology

Origin of board check

First recorded in 1935–40

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He has the massive, poster board check, but he’s awaiting one he can deposit.

From Washington Post Mar. 16, 2022

“I think this is one of the best groups since Odell’s group. I think we’re talented across the board, check a lot of boxes. It’s definitely going to be a legendary class.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2020

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