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kicking

noun

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
K
Ends with
G
Contains
IC
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈkɪkɪŋ

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Definitions

noun

  1. the act of delivering a blow with the foot

    “he gave the ball a powerful kick”

noun

  1. 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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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

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