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kicking

kic·king

UK/ˈkɪkɪŋ/ US/ˈkɪkɪŋ/ common slang

noun

1.

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

  • “the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”
  • “the swimmer”
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2.

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

  • “he gave the ball a powerful kick”
  • “the team”
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Phrases

  • alive and kicking

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