place-kick

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noun Football.

a kick in which the ball is held nearly upright on the ground either by means of a tee or by a teammate, as in a kickoff, an attempt at a field goal, etc. Compare drop kick, punt¹ ( def 1 ).

Origin:
1855–60

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verb (used with object)

to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.

to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.

verb (used without object)

to make a place kick.

Also, place·kick.

Origin:
1855–60; v. use of place kick

Related forms

place-kick·er, place·kick·er, noun

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place kick

—n
1.	a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked

—vb
2.	to kick (a ball) using a place kick

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