Dropkick (Noun)
Meaning
(football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kicker lined up for the dropkick, hoping to catch the opposing team off guard with the unusual play.
- In the early days of football, the dropkick was a common way to score field goals, but it has largely fallen out of favor.
- The quarterback called an audible and decided to attempt a dropkick instead of a traditional punt.
- The dropkick sailed through the uprights, giving the home team a much-needed three points.
- The team's kicker was known for his accuracy on dropkicks, and he was often called upon to attempt them in crucial situations.