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kick
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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noun
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
“he gave the ball a powerful kick”
noun
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
“the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”
noun
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
“a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick”
noun
informal terms for objecting
“I have a gripe about the service here”
noun
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
noun
the swift release of a store of affective force
“they got a great bang out of it”
verb
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
“My mother complains all day”
verb
make a goal
“He kicked the extra point after touchdown”
verb
stop consuming
“kick a habit”
verb
strike with the foot
“The boy kicked the dog”
verb
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
“The gun kicked back into my shoulder”
verb
drive or propel with the foot
verb
thrash about or strike out with the feet
verb
kick a leg up
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Example Sentences
he gave the ball a powerful kick
the team's kicking was excellent
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
I have a gripe about the service here
they got a great bang out of it
what a boot!
he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
he does it for kicks
My mother complains all day
She has a lot to kick about
He kicked the extra point after touchdown
kick a habit
give up alcohol
The boy kicked the dog
Kick the door down
The gun kicked back into my shoulder
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