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high-sticking

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports

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verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of high-stick

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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: korkea maila — ice hockey: penalized action
  • Norwegian Bokmål: høy kølle — ice hockey: penalized action