crosscheck

Definition of Crosscheck in English :

1. crosscheck

an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources

2. crosscheck

an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Crosscheck

verb

1.

to verify (a fact, report, etc) by considering conflicting opinions or consulting other sources

2.

(in ice hockey) to check illegally, as by chopping at an opponent's arms or stick

noun

3.

the act or an instance of crosschecking

tr.v. cross·checked, cross·check·ing, cross·checks

1. To verify by comparing with parallel or supplementary data.

2. Sports To check (a player) illegally in ice hockey or lacrosse by striking an opponent with the part of the stick that is between the hands.

n.

The act of crosschecking.