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1.
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
he gave the ball a powerful kick
2.
the swift release of a store of affective force
he does it for kicks
3.
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
4.
informal term for objecting
5.
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick
6.
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
'kick' - used as a verb
7.
drive or propel with the foot
8.
thrash about or strike out with the feet
9.
strike with the foot
The boy kicked the dog
Kick the door down
10.
kick a leg up
11.
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
The gun kicked back into my shoulder
12.
stop consuming
kick a habit
13.
make a goal
He kicked the extra point after touchdown
14.
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
She has a lot to kick about
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derived forms
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1. Kick / Plural
kicks
2. Kick / Past
kicked
3. Kick / Third Person
kicks
4. Kick / Present Participle
kicking
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