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    [Verb]  | "cross-check" | \ ˈkrȯs-ˌchek \


    1: to obstruct in ice hockey or lacrosse by thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body

    2: to check (something, such as data or reports) from various angles or sources to determine validity or accuracy


    Origin: circa 1930 ;

    [Noun]  | "cross-check" 


    1: an act or instance of cross-checking


    Origin: 1937 ;

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     [ "Cross Check" ]

    1: In hockey, it's a maneuver whereby an ice hockey player hits and pushes another hockey player with their ice hockey stick while holding the stick with both hands, with no part of the hockey stick touching the ice surface; performing a cross check. In life, hit.

      * e.g.,  ... Jeff's mom was cross checked by his brother. 

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