kicker
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Noun — A player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs.
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Etymology
From "kick" + "-er," originally meaning simply "one who kicks," later extended figuratively to anything that delivers a surprising jolt to a story.
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What does “kicker” mean?
The word “kicker” means a player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs. In plain terms, either a football player who kicks, or the surprising final detail in a story that gives it a punch.
How do you pronounce “kicker”?
“Kicker” is pronounced KIH-kuh (/ˈkɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kicker” in a sentence?
Here is “kicker” used in a sentence: “The kicker nailed the winning field goal as time expired.”
What part of speech is “kicker”?
“Kicker” is a noun.
Is “kicker” a common word?
“Kicker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kicker” have?
“Kicker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a player, especially in American football, whose job is to kick the ball for field goals, extra points, or kickoffs.