board check

noun

, Ice Hockey.

1. a body check in which the opponent is thrown against the wooden wall enclosing the rink. Compare check ¹( def 40 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of board check¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

“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

Once you’ve determined what type of aide is best and you’ve established that your relative is on board, check to see whether he or she is covered for home care through a private health or long-term insurance policy, the Veterans Administration, Medicare or Medicaid.

From Washington Post

“Through the years, and certainly once QVC came on board — check, the death toll for the stores,” Mr. Salgardo said.

From New York Times

Other than football, no team sport puts a greater premium on bodily contact than hockey�the crunching board check, the elbow-flailing combat for the puck behind the net, the boiling free-for-all over real or imagined irregularities.

From Time Magazine Archive