Are you trying to hyphenate kicks? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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The act of delivering a blow with the foot He gave the ball a powerful kick The team's kicking was excellent |
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The swift release of a store of affective force They got a great bang out of it What a boot! He got a quick rush from injecting heroin He does it for kicks |
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The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired |
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Informal terms for objecting I have a gripe about the service here |
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The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick |
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A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him |
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Drive or propel with the foot |
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Thrash about or strike out with the feet |
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Strike with the foot The boy kicked the dog Kick the door down |
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Kick a leg up |
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Spring back, as from a forceful thrust The gun kicked back into my shoulder |
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Stop consuming Kick a habit Give up alcohol |
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Make a goal He kicked the extra point after touchdown |
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Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness My mother complains all day She has a lot to kick about |