kick, n.
(kicks)
freq. cnt. 4
(kicks)
freq. cnt. 4
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
boot kick kicking
sample sentences
"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
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1
bang boot charge flush kick rush thrill
sample sentences
"they got a great bang out of it""what a boot!"
"he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"
"he does it for kicks"
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a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
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kick kicking
sample sentences
"the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements""the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"
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the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
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kick
sample sentences
"a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"
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informal terms for objecting
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
beef bitch gripe kick squawk
sample sentences
"I have a gripe about the service here"
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the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
<noun.event>
kick recoil
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