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high-sticking

high-sticking noun: 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. Also the present participle and gerund of high-stick.

Noun

high-sticking (uncountable)

  1. 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.

Also used as

high-sticking is also the present participle and gerund of high-stick.

Questions about high-sticking

What does high-sticking mean?
High-sticking means 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.
What part of speech is high-sticking?
High-sticking is a noun.

Words near high-sticking in the dictionary

  1. high-steppers
  2. high-stepping
  3. high-steps
  4. high-stick
  5. high-sticked
  6. high-sticking
  7. high-sticks
  8. high-stomached
  9. high-strung
  10. high-support
  11. high-T

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