transitive. To check the accuracy or validity of (an observation, theory, piece of data, etc.), by subjecting it to an alternative method (or…

transitive. Ice Hockey and Lacrosse. To jab (another player) with the handle end of the stick (an act which incurs a major penalty).

transitive and intransitive. In Ice Hockey: to pass (an opponent) by feinting or making a ‘deke’. Also transferred.

transitive (and absol.) Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, etc.: to jab (an opponent) illegally with the point or end of the stick. North American.

(transitive) to hit (a puck) in this manner.

transitive. Ice Hockey. To hit (the puck) with one's stick raised above shoulder height, for which a goal may be disallowed or a stoppage called…

transitive. Ice Hockey. To strike (a player) with one's stick during play. Cf. high-stick, v. 1.