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Meaning ofkickin English

kick

us//kɪk//uk//kɪk//

Pluralkicks
Past Tensekicked
Participle Verbkicking
Third Person Singularkicks

Definitions

Verb
1. to strike with foot or leg
  The player will kick the ball to start the game.
2. to make a sharp leg movement
  She had to kick her leg to get out of the tight space.
3. to eject or remove forcefully
  The manager will kick the employee out of the office for misconduct.
4. to remove someone from online activity
  The moderator will kick the spammer off the online forum.
5. to overcome a problem; free oneself
  She managed to kick her bad habit after a few months.
6. to move suddenly with force
  The horse will kick violently if it gets scared suddenly.
7. to recoil or push back (with recoil); react violently
  The car's engine will kick back if you press the accelerator too hard.
8. to attack a piece in chess
  The chess player decided to kick the opponent's pawn to gain an advantage.
9. to accelerate quickly (cycling)
  The cyclist had to kick to accelerate quickly up the steep hill.
10. to show opposition or resistance
  The community will kick against the proposal to build a new highway.
Noun
1. a strike with the leg or foot; violent blow
  The kick from the mule was extremely painful.
2. swinging motion of foot or leg
  The gymnast's kick was a beautiful swinging motion.
3. something fun; a thrilling experience
  The amusement park ride was a real kick for the kids.
4. online removal of a person
  The moderator gave the spammer a kick from the online community.
5. an object's bucking motion
  The rodeo rider struggled to stay on the horse due to its strong kick.
6. a strong flavour; piquancy
  The spicy sauce added a nice kick to the dish.
7. stimulation from a substance
  The energy drink gave her a much-needed kick to stay awake.
8. a soccer pass made with the foot
  The midfielder made a perfect kick to his teammate near the goal.
9. distance a ball travels when kicked
  The kick of the ball was impressive, traveling over 50 yards.
10. gun recoil
  The strong kick of the rifle made it difficult to aim accurately.
11. an informal term for a pocket
  The hikers had to kick into high gear to reach the summit before nightfall.
12. increased speed (in running)
  The pickpocket reached into the man's kick and stole his wallet.
13. angled backlight in film; television
  The photographer adjusted the kick to create a dramatic effect on the scene.
14. a small British coin; sixpence
  The old man still had a few kicks in his pocket from his last trip to the UK.
15. a type of footwear
  The hikers wore sturdy kicks to protect their feet.
16. something fun or amusing; entertaining
  The comedy show was a real kick and everyone enjoyed it.
17. a strong or exciting quality; flavor
  The spicy dish had a nice kick that woke up my taste buds.
18. a gun's backward motion
  The rifle's strong kick made it difficult for the shooter to control.
19. a pocket or pouch
  The football player's kick was strong and accurate.
20. a person who kicks (in sports, etc.)
  The hikers wore sturdy boots with a waterproof kick.
21. one who receives or endures kicks
  The athlete was a perfect kick receiver in the game.
22. a strap for securing; footwear
  The shoe has a sturdy kick strap to prevent it from falling off.
23. a type of outboard motor
  The boat was equipped with a powerful kick to navigate through the rough waters.
24. an unexpected situation or circumstance
  The company faced a kick when their main supplier suddenly went bankrupt.
25. an added incentive for investors
  The new policy offers a kick to investors who put their money into renewable energy.
26. an unpaired card in a poker hand; special combination
  The poker player tried to make the best of his kick, a lone ace in a hand of five cards.
27. a brief text above a headline (topic indicator)
  The newspaper editor wrote a kick to introduce the main story on the front page.
28. final paragraphs of a story; conclusion
  The kick of the novel was a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
29. a lighthearted news broadcast ending; humorous item
  The news program ended with a kick, a funny story about a cat.
30. a device displacing newspapers; aiding bundle formation
  The machine gave a kick to the papers, helping to form a neat bundle.
31. a launch ramp for vehicles
  The car accelerated down the kick and onto the highway.
32. fermenting fruit mass (for pruno production)
  The prisoners used a kick of rotting fruit to make their own wine.
33. a casual social gathering
  The party was a fun kick with music and dancing.
34. angled backlight source; lighting effect
  The photographer used a kick to create a dramatic lighting effect in the scene.
35. texan with country-western style
  The festival featured a kick band that played country music all night.
36. introductory part; starting point
  The hikers used a kick as the starting point for their journey up the mountain.
37. CD data region with table of contents
  The CD has a set of data in its table of contents.
38. a photo caption starter
  The photographer added a kick to the photo caption to make it more interesting.

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