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

“Stupidity, mistakes, turnovers, lack of effort on back-check,” Coyotes coach André Tourigny said.

From Seattle Times

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

That included a nice back-check on Ovechkin earlier in the shift before taking a hit and setting up Zaitsev.

From Washington Times

That included a nice back-check on Ovechkin earlier in the shift before taking a hit and setting up Zaitsev.

From Seattle Times

Forwards had to back-check, forecheck and block shots.

From Washington Post