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hip pointer
noun
: a deep bruise to the iliac crest or to the attachments of the muscles attached to it that occurs especially in contact sports (such as football)
Examples of hip pointer in a Sentence
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The 23-year-old, the No. 3 pick in the 2019 amateur draft, has a hip pointer, but could start playing again in one to two weeks.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2022
The Pistons’ Rookie of the Year candidate Cade Cunningham also missed the game with a right hip pointer.
—Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2022
His most recent injury, a right hip pointer, forced him to sit out Detroit's previous five games entering Friday's visit from the Charlotte Hornets.
—Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
Vaughn’s recent hip pointer injury turned out to be minor, though before the diagnosis was known some speculated the Sox would look elsewhere for outfield help.
—Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2022
The Pistons own the league's worst record, have lost five consecutive games and star rookie Cade Cunningham has missed the past four with a hip pointer injury.
—Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2022
Cunningham has missed each of the last four games, including Tuesday night's 116-86 loss in Dallas, with a hip pointer.
—Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2022
Safety Nasir Adderley is questionable because of a hip pointer. ...
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2021
Both games required furious rallies in the fourth quarter led by Matthews after Miller left the Oct. 28 game against the 49ers with a hip pointer in the second quarter.
—Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 14 Nov. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1935, in the meaning defined above
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“Hip pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20pointer. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
hip pointer
noun
: a deep, painful bruise to the iliac crest or to the overlying muscles attached to it that occurs from a direct blow sustained especially in contact sports (as football)
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