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backcheck — [bak′chek΄] vt. Hockey to check (an opponent) in the area around one s own goal, usually in an effort to prevent that player from joining others in developing an offensive threat: cf. FORECHECK … English World dictionary
backcheck — verb To rush back to the defensive zone to defend against the other teams attack … Wiktionary
backcheck — n. the resistance provided by a door closer as a door is opened … Locksmith dictionary
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