top kick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top kick
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Cinque Sweeting, among the XFL’s top kick returners last season, said there’s ample opportunity to tear off a big return for players who can run around or through the first line of defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
He has spent the past several weeks establishing himself as one of the NFL’s top kick returners.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
He also was Nebraska’s top kick return man.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
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
"You're the youngest top kick I've ever seen."
From Treachery in Outer Space by Louis Glanzman
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