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
A year ago, he was the Big Ten’s top kick returner.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022
In 2018, he caught 18 passes for 395 yards as a receiver and was the Bulls’ top kick returner with an average of 19.3 yards.
From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2020
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 Glanzman, Louis
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