placekick
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈpleɪs.kɪk//
KK: /ˈpleɪsˌkɪk/
noun
Definition
A type of kick where the ball is placed on the ground and kicked from a fixed position, often used in football (soccer) or American football.
Example
The team scored a goal with a perfect placekick from the edge of the penalty area.
Conversation
Did you see that last game?
Yeah, the player nailed that placekick from 40 yards!
I can't believe how accurate he was with that placekick.
It's impressive! He really knows how to handle pressure.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
kickoff
penalty
shot
Antonyms
miss
foul
error
verb
Definition
To kick a ball from a fixed position, usually in sports like football or soccer.
Example
The player successfully made a placekick to score a goal.
Tense Forms
Past: placekicked
Past Participle: placekicked
Conversation
Did you see that last game?
Yeah, it was intense! I loved how he managed to placekick from such a distance.
I know! That was a real game changer.
Root Explanation
Placekick → It is formed from "place" (from Old French *placer*, meaning to put or set) and "kick" (from Old English *cyccean*, meaning to strike with the foot). The word "placekick" refers to a kick taken from a stationary position, where the ball is placed before being kicked.
Memory Tip
Think of 'putting' ('place') the ball down before you 'strike' it with your foot ('kick'). This helps you remember that a placekick is a kick taken from a set position.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.