place kick
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 of place kick
1Words Nearby place kick
Other definitions for place-kick (2 of 2)
or place·kick
to make (a field goal or point after touchdown) by a place kick.
to kick (the ball) as held for a place kick.
to make a place kick.
Origin of place-kick
2Other words from place-kick
- place-kicker, placekicker, noun
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How to use place kick in a sentence
After a touchdown, which counts five, a place kick for goal is attempted.
Outdoor Sports and Games | Claude H. MillerLater in the game, Pope had added 104 three more points by a place-kick from the forty-two yards.
The Turner Twins | Ralph Henry BarbourA place-kick was attempted, but was blocked, and time was soon called.
An Annapolis First Classman | Lt.Com Edward L. BeachMasters, the fullback, dropped to the rear in position for a place kick.
The Galloping Ghost | Roy J. SnellKick-off is a place-kick from the centre of the field of play.
American Football | Walter Camp
British Dictionary definitions for place kick
/ football /
a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked
to kick (a ball) using a place kick
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