top kick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top kick
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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He also was Nebraska’s top kick return man.
From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2019
Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes and San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny are two of the top kick returners in the draft.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2018
Cooper had entered the game as the NFL top kick returner, averaging 31.7 yards per return and taking one 103 yards for a touchdown at Jacksonville.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2017
If Washington returns to form, Seattle has a dynamic player who is one of the league's top kick returners and a receiving threat out of the backfield.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2010
"Well, where you been?" demanded the top kick, eyeing him coldly.
From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix
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