SportsSeptember 4, 2026

puck

PUHK

Definition

A small, circular hardware device used to connect a television to an internet streaming service.

Etymology

Originating in the late 19th century, the word likely comes from the verb 'puck' meaning 'to poke or strike,' used to describe the rubber disc in ice hockey, and has since been adopted to name small, disc-shaped electronic devices.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the Sky Stream hardware device, noting that users may need higher internet speeds if they are running multiple devices or additional units.

Football fans could save themselves streaming frustration with one simple check

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