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fore-check

[fawr-chek, fohr-]

fore-check

[fawr-chek, fohr-]
verb (used without object) Ice Hockey.
to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of an attacking opponent in the opponent's own defensive zone. Compare back-check, check1 (def. 15).

Origin:
1950–55
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