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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.

Hypernyms

  • Boot
  • Kicking

Related Words

  • Dropkick (verb)
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