place kick
noun
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.
place-kicker
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a word derived from
place-kick.
Example Sentences
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Whether Pittsburgh’s vision also involved its place-kicker biffing an extra point and Baltimore missing a game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired—it was a very difficult night for the human foot—he did not say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
This season Charlie Smyth, born in Northern Ireland, made the switch from Gaelic football to being a place-kicker for the New Orleans Saints.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
The Chiefs had a great quarterback in Len Dawson, a canny coach in Hank Stram, brutal defenders in Buck Buchanan, Willie Lanier and Bobby Bell,a trailblazing place-kicker in Jan Stenerud.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
Syracuse place-kicker Andre Szmyt is returning in 2022 for his final year of eligibility.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
A college soccer player turned place-kicker, Brown was promoted from the practice squad and will make his NFL debut against the Lions.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2020
