the act of delivering a blow with the foot | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition |
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics | the occupation of athletes who compete for pay |
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) | verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) |
informal terms for objecting | someone who engages in sports |
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired | (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration |
the swift release of a store of affective force | a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances |
| (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine |