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kick vs goal-kick

goal-kick vs kick

kick and goal-kick both are nouns.

kick is a verb but goal-kick is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
goal-kick Yes No No No
As nouns, goal-kick is a hyponym of kick; that is, goal-kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • goal-kick: (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
Other hyponyms of kick include punt, punting, place-kicking, place kick, dropkick.
kick (noun) goal-kick (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal
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) goal-kick (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
make a goal
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 goal-kick

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