kick

Definition

  • n. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • n. the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
  • n. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
  • v. drive or propel with the foot

Word forms

Past tense
kicked
Present participle
kicking
Past participle
kicked
Third person singular
kicks

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The player scored a goal with a powerful kick.

  2. vi.

    The horse kicked when the rider tried to mount.

  3. vt.

    He kicked the ball so hard that it flew over the fence.