kick

Definitions of kick in various dictionaries:

noun - the act of delivering a blow with the foot

noun - the swift release of a store of affective force

noun - the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

noun - informal terms for objecting

noun - the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

noun - a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

verb - drive or propel with the foot

verb - thrash about or strike out with the feet

verb - strike with the foot

verb - kick a leg up

verb - spring back, as from a forceful thrust

verb - stop consuming

verb - make a goal

verb - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

To strike out with the foot or feet.

To score or gain ground by kicking a ball.

To punt.

To recoil: The high-powered rifle kicked upon being fired.

Informal.

To express negative feelings vigorously; complain.

To oppose by argument; protest.

To strike with the foot.

To propel by striking with the foot.

To spring back against suddenly: The rifle kicked my shoulder when I fired it.

To score (a goal or point) by kicking a ball.

A vigorous blow with the foot.

The thrusting motion of the legs in swimming.

A jolting recoil: a rifle with a heavy kick.

A complaint; a protest.

Power; force: an old engine that still has lots of kick.

Slang.

A feeling of pleasurable stimulation: got a kick out of the show.

Temporary, often obsessive interest: I’m on a science fiction kick.

A sudden, striking surprise; a twist.

Sports.

The act or an instance of kicking a ball.

A kicked ball.

The distance spanned by a kicked ball.

To treat badly; abuse.

To move from place to place: “spent the next three years in Italy, kicking around the country on a motor scooter” (Charles E.

To give consideration or thought to (an idea).

To recoil unexpectedly and violently.

To return (stolen items).

To pay a kickback.

To contribute (one’s share): kicked in a few dollars for the office party.

To die.

To begin or resume play with a kickoff.

To begin; start: kicked off the promotional tour with a press conference for the author.

To die.

To increase in amount or force; intensify: A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.

To stir up (trouble): kicked up a row.

To die.

adj - to strike out with the foot or feet [v -ED, -ING, -S] : KICKABLE

KICK - A kick is a physical strike using the leg, foot, heel, tibia, thigh or knee (the latter is also known as a knee strike). This type of attack is used ...