stickhandle
(chiefly, Canada, by extension) To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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(chiefly, Canada, by extension) To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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(transitive, intransitive, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse) 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.
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