Overview of noun kicking

The noun kicking has 2 senses

• kick, kicking -- (a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him")


• kick, boot, kicking -- (the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent")

Overview of verb kick

The verb kick has 8 senses

• kick -- (drive or propel with the foot)


• kick -- (thrash about or strike out with the feet)


• kick -- (strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down")


• kick -- (kick a leg up)


• kick back, recoil, kick -- (spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder")


• kick, give up -- (stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol")


• kick -- (make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown")


• complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch -- (express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about")