kicking

Học thuật
Thân thiện
kicking

The swimmer practices her kicking in the pool.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of delivering a blow with the foot: "Kicking" refers to the action of hitting or striking something with the foot.
    • A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs: "Kicking" also describes a repeated, rhythmic motion of the legs, as performed in activities like swimming or certain exercises.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun (as a blow):

    • His powerful kicking of the ball sent it over the fence.
    • The martial artist's kicking was precise and fast.

  • Noun (as a rhythmic movement):

    • Her strong kicking propelled her quickly through the water.
    • The exercise routine includes vigorous kicking to strengthen the leg muscles.
Advanced Usage
  • "alive and kicking": An idiom meaning to be active, lively, or in good health.
    • Despite the rumors, the old club is still alive and kicking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kick (verb/noun): The base form. As a verb: to strike with the foot. As a noun: an instance of kicking.
  • Kicker (noun): A person or thing that kicks, or an unexpected factor or complication.
Synonyms
  • Boot (verb/noun, informal): To kick.
  • Punt (verb/noun): A specific type of kick, especially in sports like football.
Related Phrasal Verbs (from the base verb "kick")
  • Kick off: To start, especially a game or event.
    • The concert will kick off at 8 PM.
  • Kick out: To expel or force someone to leave.
    • They kicked him out of the bar for being too noisy.
  • Kick in: To begin to take effect; to contribute.
    • The medicine should kick in soon. / We all kicked in some money for the gift.
Related Idioms (from the base verb "kick")
  • Kick the bucket (slang): To die.
    • The old car finally kicked the bucket.
  • Kick oneself: To be annoyed with oneself for making a mistake.
    • I could kick myself for forgetting the keys.
  • For kicks: For fun or excitement, without a serious purpose.
    • They drove around town just for kicks.
kicking

The swimmer practices her kicking in the pool.

Noun
  1. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    • he gave the ball a powerful kick
    • the team's kicking was excellent
  2. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
    • the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements
    • the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "kicking"

Từ có nhắc đến "kicking"