A forceful toe impact that leaves a definable impression and generally scatters ground surface debris in the direction of travel
emphasis If you describe an event as a kick in the teeth, you are emphasizing that it is very disappointing and upsetting. We've been struggling for years and it's a real kick in the teeth to see a new band make it ahead of us. = setback
feelings You use kick yourself in expressions such as I could have kicked myself and you're going to kick yourself to indicate that you were annoyed or are going to be annoyed that you got something wrong. I was still kicking myself for not paying attention
If you kick or if you kick your legs, you move your legs with very quick, small, and forceful movements, once or repeatedly. They were dragged away struggling and kicking First he kicked the left leg, then he kicked the right He kicked his feet away from the window. Kick out means the same as kick. As its rider tried to free it, the horse kicked out
emphasis If you say that someone is dragged kicking and screaming into a particular course of action, you are emphasizing that they are very unwilling to do what they are being made to do. He had to be dragged kicking and screaming into action
If you kick a habit, you stop doing something that is bad for you and that you find difficult to stop doing. She's kicked her drug habit and learned that her life has value
The behavior of a ball hit with topspin When it hits the ground, the ball will "kick" forward and upward
A burst of speed near the finish line in an attempt to beat another rider or riders
a kick is made by hitting the ball with any part of the leg or foot, except the heel, from the toe to the knee but not including the knee; a kick must move the ball a visible distance out of the hand, or along the ground
A composed phrase that is played in rhythmic unison by the accompanying instruments behind a melody, whether composed or improvised
When you kick a ball or other object, you hit it with your foot so that it moves through the air. I went to kick the ball and I completely missed it He kicked the ball away A furious player kicked his racket into the grandstand. Kick is also a noun. Schmeichel swooped to save the first kick from Borisov
{i} strike or blow delivered by the foot; thrusting movement of the legs (as in swimming); recoil; power, strength (Slang); thrill, exciting feeling (Slang); temporary infatuation, temporary fascination (Slang)
The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"