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stickhandle

vb. 1 (context transitive intransitive ice hockey field hockey lacrosse English) To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner. 2 (context chiefly Canada by extension English) To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.

Usage examples of "stickhandle".

Not a finesse skater, he galloped down the ice, stickhandling with one hand, and fending off attackers with the other.