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Quick definitions from WordNet (kick)

▸ noun:  the act of delivering a blow with the foot ("He gave the ball a powerful kick")
▸ noun:  a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics ("The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements")
▸ noun:  the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) ("A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick")
▸ noun:  informal terms for objecting
▸ noun:  the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
▸ noun:  the swift release of a store of affective force ("He does it for kicks")
▸ verb:  kick a leg up
▸ verb:  make a goal ("He kicked the extra point after touchdown")
▸ verb:  stop consuming ("Kick a habit")
▸ verb:  strike with the foot ("The boy kicked the dog")
▸ verb:  drive or propel with the foot
▸ verb:  thrash about or strike out with the feet
▸ verb:  express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness ("She has a lot to kick about")
▸ verb:  spring back, as from a forceful thrust ("The gun kicked back into my shoulder")
▸ name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #33512)

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