to score (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a drop kick.
to kick (the ball as dropped for a drop kick).
a kick in certain sports such as rugby, in which the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces from the ground Compare punt 2 place kick
a wrestling attack, illegal in amateur wrestling, in which a wrestler leaps in the air and kicks his opponent in the face or body with both feet
slang a stupid or worthless person
to kick (a ball, etc) using a drop kick
to kick (an opponent in wrestling) by the use of a drop kick
First recorded in 1835–45
First recorded in 1870–75
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After that early adversity of going down to 14 men, he was thrown the ball in a way that was slightly disjointed and he turned it into a drop kick.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023
“You basically have to imagine that at any point, someone is going to drop kick the box over a fence,” Horst said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
The first came when Yim was holding a ladder to her face when Shirai launched a drop kick in her direction.
From Fox News ● Nov. 15, 2019
But Carroll said the team could use Dickson to drop kick kickoffs again if needed.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2018
The ball was far within the enemy territory again, but Wilton held, and on the fourth down Ned Stillson fell back and made a successful drop kick.
From The Mark of the Knife by Ernst, Clayton H.
Local clubs had not been geared up for the sudden rush of Jonny Wilkinson wannabes that descended on them after his drop-kick landed World Cup glory.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Michael Dickson’s drop-kick went too far and was an easy game-sealing catch for Dallas receiver Cole Beasley.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 6, 2019
These moves are not reliable and often lead to topped drives or hitting the ground behind the ball—the dreaded drop-kick.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 30, 2017
“One of the things, if you turn the ball over against these guys, you prefer to drop-kick it into the stands so that at least you can set your defense,” Stevens said of the Wizards.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2017
The referee blew the whistle and called for a drop-kick, but Victor still had one more thing to say.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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