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kick vs place kick

place kick vs kick

kick and place kick both are nouns.

kick is a verb but place kick is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
place kick Yes No No No
As nouns, place kick is a hyponym of kick; that is, place kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • place kick: (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
Other hyponyms of kick include goal-kick, goal-kick, punt, punting, place-kicking, dropkick.
kick (noun) place kick (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
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
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 place kick

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