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placekick

noun place·kick \ ˈplās-ˌkik \

Definition of placekick

:the kicking of a ball (such as a football) placed or held in a stationary position on the ground

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Tyler Stovall, the team's holder on placekicks, has been among four players competing for the starting punting job, according to special teams coordinator Tim Horton.

— tom green, AL.com, "The surprise addition to Auburn's punter competition," 10 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of placekick

1845

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placekick

verb

Definition of placekick

transitive verb

1 :to kick (a ball) from a stationary position

2 :to score by means of a placekick

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placekicker

noun

Recent Examples of placekick from the Web

Kicking decision: Lambert says Nigel Macauley will handle placekicking duties for Charlotte this week.

— steve lyttle, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte 49ers’ inexperienced linemen are fine – if team can get them on the plane," 29 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of placekick

1845

PLACEKICK Defined for English Language Learners

placekick

noun

Definition of placekick for English Language Learners

: a kick that is made in sports like American football and rugby when the ball has been put on the ground or is being held on the ground

PLACEKICK Defined for Kids

placekick

noun place·kick \ ˈplās-ˌkik \

Definition of placekick for Students

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

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