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place-kicking vs kick

kick vs place-kicking

place-kicking and kick both are nouns.

place-kicking is not a verb while kick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
place-kicking Yes No No No
kick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, kick is a hypernym of place-kicking; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than place-kicking:
  • place-kicking: (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
  • kick: the act of delivering a blow with the foot
Other hypernyms of place-kicking include boot, kicking.
place-kicking (noun) kick (noun)
(sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking 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
place-kicking (verb) 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 place-kicking and kick

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