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kick vs drop-kick

drop-kick vs kick

kick is a noun but drop-kick is not a noun.

kick and drop-kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
drop-kick No No Yes No
As verbs, drop-kick is a hyponym of kick; that is, drop-kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: drive or propel with the foot
  • drop-kick: drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal
Other hyponyms of kick include dropkick, place-kick, dropkick, punt.
kick (noun) drop-kick (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
informal terms for objecting
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
the swift release of a store of affective force
kick (verb) drop-kick (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal
make a goal make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick
stop consuming
strike with the foot
drive or propel with the foot
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
thrash about or strike out with the feet
kick a leg up
Difference between kick and drop-kick

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