bodychecking
/ˈbɑdiˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
noun
- The action or skill of blocking or hitting an opponent with the body in sports.
- Excessive bodychecking can lead to penalties in the game.
- The coach taught the team proper bodychecking techniques.
- Bodychecking is a key part of defensive play in ice hockey.
verb
- Present participle of bodycheck: currently blocking or hitting an opponent with the body.
- He got a penalty for bodychecking from behind.
- She kept bodychecking anyone who came near the net.
- The player was bodychecking his opponent all over the rink.