placekick

verb

placekicked; placekicking; placekicks

transitive verb

1

: to kick (a ball) from a stationary position

2

: to score by means of a placekick

placekicker noun

Examples of placekick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before video, players like Filipovic, who placekicked in college, would have to do their own research and find time outside of practice to work on mechanical drills. —Tyler Kraft, Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2019

For Alabama, Joseph Bulovas stepped in for the injured Will Reichard in placekicking responsibilities midway through the Southern Miss game Week 4. —Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 7 Nov. 2019

Senior Matt O’Neill does yeoman’s work for Hinsdale Central by playing safety and slot receiver, along with handling placekicking duties. —Gregg Voss, chicagotribune.com, 19 Oct. 2019

Requisite placekicking status report: In his second game as a Patriot, Mike Nugent made all five of his extra points, only the second time a Patriot kicker has hit ’em all this year. —BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2019

Kramer also spent some time placekicking for Green Bay. —Barry Wilner, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2018

Mark Moseley went from placekicking legend to fast food executive. —Si.com Staff, SI.com, 6 July 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for placekick

• actinic
• agnatic
• bailiwick
• bolshevik
• candlestick
• deontic
• firebrick
• herpetic
• judaic
• lunatic
• menshevik
• orthotic

Kids Definition

placekick

noun

place·​kick

ˈplā-ˌskik

: a kick in football made with the ball held in place on the ground

placekick verb