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place kick
1noun
, Football.
- a kick in which the ball is held nearly upright on the ground either by means of a tee or by a teammate, as in a kickoff, an attempt at a field goal, etc. Compare drop kick, punt 1( def 1 ).
place-kick
2or place·kick
[ pleys-kik ]
verb (used with object)
- to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.
- to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.
verb (used without object)
- to make a place kick.
place kick
noun
- a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked
verb
- to kick (a ball) using a place kick
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Other Words From
- place-kicker placekicker noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of place kick1
First recorded in 1855–60
Origin of place kick2
First recorded in 1855–60; v. use of place kick
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Example Sentences
After a touchdown, which counts five, a place kick for goal is attempted.
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Later in the game, Pope had added 104 three more points by a place-kick from the forty-two yards.
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A place-kick was attempted, but was blocked, and time was soon called.
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Masters, the fullback, dropped to the rear in position for a place kick.
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Kick-off is a place-kick from the centre of the field of play.
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