high-sticking

high-stick·ing

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Definitions of high-sticking word

verb with object high-sticking to strike (an opponent) at shoulder level or above with a hockey stick. 1
noun high-sticking the act, generally resulting in a penalty, of raising any part of one's stick above a specific height 0
noun high-sticking (ice hockey) A penalized action in the sport of ice hockey where a player knowingly or inadvertently raises (the hand-grip part of) his stick above shoulder level. 0
verb high-sticking present participle of high-stick. 0

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; high stick + -ing1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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