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Dropkick Definition & Meaning

dropkick
noun
  1. (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground
verb
  1. make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick
  2. drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal

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Frequently asked questions

What does dropkick mean?
(football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal
What part of speech is dropkick?
Dropkick is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dropkick have?
Dropkick has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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