Definition

A player in football who is responsible for kicking the ball from a stationary position, usually for field goals or extra points.

Example

The placekicker scored three points for the team with a successful field goal.

Conversation

Did you see how our team's placekicker scored that last-minute field goal?

Yeah, it was amazing! He really knows how to handle pressure.

I hope he keeps it up for the next game; we need a reliable placekicker.

Absolutely! A good one can make all the difference in a close match.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Placekicker → It is formed from "place" (from Old French *placer*, meaning to put or set) and "kicker" (from the verb "kick", meaning to strike with the foot). The word "placekicker" refers to a player who sets the ball in place to kick it, typically in football.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'sets' ('place') the ball down before they 'kick' it — that's what a placekicker does.

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