I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: cross (V)
1. : to obstruct in ice hockey by holding or thrusting one's stick held in both hands across an opponent's face or body
2. : to check (as data, reports, statements) from various angles or sources to determine accuracy or validity
II. noun
1.
a. : an illegal cross-checking of an opposing player
b. : an illegal stopping of an opponent by holding the handle of the stick across his body or face in the game of lacrosse
2.
a. : an act or action of cross-checking
a cross-check made by comparing foreign and domestic news accounts
b. : a means of cross-checking
lists used as cross-checks