place kick
1 Americannoun
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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.
verb (used with object)
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to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.
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to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.
verb (used without object)
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to make a place kick.
noun
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a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked
verb
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to kick (a ball) using a place kick
Other Word Forms
- place-kicker noun
- placekicker noun
Etymology
Origin of place kick1
First recorded in 1855–60
Origin of place-kick2
First recorded in 1855–60; v. use of place kick
Example Sentences
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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.
From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011
Illinois' Fullback Dave Cook broke a tug-of-war with Northwestern by a handsome place kick from the 22-yd. line, 3-to-0.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was Ward who, after hard-fighting Illinois had marched to a touchdown in the first period, shot through and blocked the place kick which would have given Illinois a seventh point.
From Time Magazine Archive
On fourth down, Schwammel dropped back for a place kick.
From Time Magazine Archive
Burton came racing out to Judd who had picked out the spot where he was to attempt the place kick.
From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow
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