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fore-check

[ fawr-chek, fohr- ]

verb (used without object)

, Ice Hockey.
  1. to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of an attacking opponent in the opponent's own defensive zone. Compare back-check, check 1( def 15 ).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fore-check1

First recorded in 1950–55

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