body check

noun

, Ice Hockey.

1. an obstructing or impeding with the body of the movement or progress of an opponent. Compare check ¹( def 40 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of body check¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Full-back Alex Goode was first in the sin-bin for a body check in the first half, then shortly after his return lock Maro Itoje was dismissed from the field for 10 minutes.

From BBC

In a video released by NHL Public Relations explaining the suspension, the hit was described as a “high, hard body check that makes the head the main point of contact, on a hit where such head contact was avoidable.”

From Seattle Times

In a video released by NHL Public Relations explaining the ruling, the hit was described as a “high, hard body check that makes the head the main point of contact, on a hit where such head contact was avoidable.”

From Seattle Times

One of her clients, 23-year-old model Priskila Ribka Jelita who represented West Java province in the pageant, recounted her “body check” ordeal in an interview with The Associated Press.

From Washington Times

One of her clients, 23-year-old model Priskila Ribka Jelita who represented West Java province in the pageant, recounted her “body check” ordeal in an interview with The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times