Crossword clues for loafing
The Collaborative International Dictionary
loafing \loaf"ing\ n. having no employment; being idle intentionally.
Syn: idleness, idling.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of loaf English)
WordNet
Wikipedia
Loafing, floating, or cherry picking in ice hockey is a manoeuver in which a player, the floater (usually a forward), literally loafs — spends time in idleness — or casually skates behind the opposing team's unsuspecting defencemen while they are in their attacking zone. It is very similar to the cherry picking tactic sometimes used in basketball. Its controversy is also very similar to that of cherry picking in basketball.
The tactic is used sparingly as although it sometimes creates a breakaway opportunity for the defending team should they manage to take control of the puck and pass it to the floater, it also creates a five-on-four situation (during even strength play) for the attacking team. Also, a good defenceman usually keeps an eye open for the development of these potential situations where he would immediately backcheck once a floater is spotted.
Usage examples of "loafing".
Then, like his fellows, he spent his spare time loafing in the same saloon, vaguely hoping for a free drink or for a stake at cards, until one of the bouncers threw him out.
In fact, loafing in New York is the most fascinating business in the world.
Some one was loafing about outside the window, and the snow crunched under his tread.