kicking

Noun
  1. A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics (synset 100337631)
    "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"
    is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
    subtypes: swimming kick - a movement of the legs in swimming
    same as: kick
  2. The act of delivering a blow with the foot (synset 100137149)
    "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
    is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
    subtypes:
    • goal-kick - (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
    • goal-kick - (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal
    • punt, punting - (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
    • place kick, place-kicking - (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
    • dropkick - (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground
    same as: boot, kick

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