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KICKING

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There are 18 meanings of the word Kicking.

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Kicking - as a noun

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

Example: "The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of delivering a blow with the foot

Example: "He gave the ball a powerful kick"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boot6kick14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Kicking - as a verb

To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

Example: "Did you kick your brother?"

To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

Example: "He enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the kickline kick."

To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

Example: "Kick the ball into the goal."

(with "off" or "out") to eject summarily.

To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.

Example: "He was kicked by chanserv for flooding."

To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).

Example: "I still smoke, but they keep telling me to kick the habit."

To move or push suddenly and violently.

Example: "He was kicked sideways by the force of the blast."

(of a firearm) to recoil; to push by recoiling.

To attack (a piece) in order to force it to move.

To accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.

Example: "Contador kicks again to try to rid himself of rasmussen."

To show opposition or resistance.

To work a press by impact of the foot on a treadle.

To die.

Kicking - as an adjective

Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

Example: "A kicking pair of jeans"

Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).

Example: "Still kicking at 89"

(of a party or event) actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Example Sentences

"He was known for his powerful kicking ability in football."
"The kicking motion of the horse startled the onlookers."
"The baby made kicking motions in her crib."
"We could hear the sound of kicking coming from the other room."
"The karate champion displayed impressive kicking techniques."
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Word Game Points

Is KICKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kicking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KICKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is KICKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kicking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KICKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is KICKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kicking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KICKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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