noun
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
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- the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
- the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
noun
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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- he gave the ball a powerful kick
- the team's kicking was excellent
verb
drive or propel with the foot
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verb
thrash about or strike out with the feet
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verb
strike with the foot
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- The boy kicked the dog
- Kick the door down
verb
kick a leg up
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verb
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
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- The gun kicked back into my shoulder
verb
stop consuming
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- kick a habit
- give up alcohol
verb
make a goal
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- He kicked the extra point after touchdown
verb
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about