kick

/kˈɪk/

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