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kicking
noun
The act of delivering a blow with the foot
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ˈkɪkɪŋ
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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”
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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
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