kick vs place-kick

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

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
kick	Yes	No	Yes	No
place-kick	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, place-kick is a hyponym of kick; that is, place-kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:

As verbs, place-kick is a hyponym of kick; that is, place-kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:

Other hyponyms of kick include drop-kick, dropkick, drop-kick, dropkick, punt.

kick (noun)	place-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)	place-kick (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness	score (a goal) by making a place kick
make a goal	kick (a ball) from a stationary position, in football
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