placekick

/ˈpleɪsˌkiːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A kick at goal, especially in rugby football.

“The team scored a successful placekick to take the lead.”

2. verb

To kick the ball at goal, especially in rugby football.

“The player placed the ball and placekicked it towards the goal posts.”

Synonyms

  • dropkick
  • placekick
  • placekick

Antonyms

  • forward pass
  • run