English noun: kicking | |||
1. | kicking (act) a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics | ||
Samples | The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements. The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him. | ||
Synonyms | kick | ||
Broader (hypernym) | motility, motion, move, movement | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | swimming kick | ||
2. | kicking (act) the act of delivering a blow with the foot | ||
Samples | He gave the ball a powerful kick. The team's kicking was excellent. | ||
Synonyms | boot, kick | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blow | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dropkick, goal-kick, goal-kick, place kick, place-kicking, punt, punting | ||