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drop kick

–noun Football.
a kick made by dropping a football to the ground and kicking it as it starts to bounce up. Compare place kick, punt 1 (def. 1).

Origin:
1835–45

drop-kick

[drop-kik] Football.
–verb (used with object)
1. to score (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a drop kick.
2. to kick (the ball as dropped for a drop kick).
–verb (used without object)
3. to make a drop kick.

Origin:
1870–75


drop-kicker, noun
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drop kick  
n.   Sports
A kick made by dropping a ball to the ground and kicking it just as it starts to rebound.
drop'-kick' (drŏp'kĭk') v.
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