1. aggressive physical contact moves in hockey where a player uses their body to hit an opponent
Usage: hockey

1. performs a bodycheck against an opponent in hockey
Usage: hockey

Examples

• The referee called a penalty for illegal bodychecks.
• Clean bodychecks are an important part of defensive hockey.
• He bodychecks the opposing player along the boards.
• The coach taught the team how to deliver effective bodychecks.
• She bodychecks her opponent to steal the puck.
• Hard bodychecks can sometimes lead to injuries.
• The player bodychecks cleanly without drawing a penalty.