Body-check
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Body-check is a verb meaning To perform a body check; to shove.
Meaning
To perform a body check; to shove.
Example Sentences
The young defender dispossessed Arshavin for the first time in the game and set on a rampaging run through the Gunners' midfield, which ended when he was blatantly body-checked by last man Squillaci, who was duly sent off.
Word Forms
- body-checks
- body-checking
- body-checked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crosscheck, check, pat down, elbow, shove, bonk.
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