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kicker

 

[ ˈkɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports position

A kicker is a player in American football or rugby who is responsible for kicking the ball during plays such as field goals, kick-offs, or conversions. This position is crucial for scoring points and can often be the difference in close games.

Synonyms

football player, rugby player

Examples of usage

  • The kicker successfully made the 50-yard field goal.
  • Our team’s kicker scored the most points this season.
  • During the game, the kicker made a clutch kick to win in overtime.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanical device

In machinery, a kicker can refer to a mechanical device that pushes or ejects items from a production line or assembly machine. It is often used in manufacturing settings to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Synonyms

ejector, pusher

Examples of usage

  • The kicker ejected the finished product from the production line.
  • He watched as the kicker operated smoothly during the assembly process.
  • We need to adjust the kicker for better timing on the assembly line.

Translations

Translations of the word "kicker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chutar

🇮🇳 किकर

🇩🇪 Kicker

🇮🇩 penendang

🇺🇦 ударник

🇵🇱 kicker

🇯🇵 キッカー

🇫🇷 kicker

🇪🇸 pateador

🇹🇷 vuruşçu

🇰🇷 킥커

🇸🇦 مُركل

🇨🇿 kopáč

🇸🇰 kopáč

🇨🇳 踢球者

🇸🇮 udarec

🇮🇸 sparkari

🇰🇿 шабуылшы

🇬🇪 კიკერი

🇦🇿 vurucu

🇲🇽 pateador

Etymology

The word 'kicker' dates back to the early 19th century, originating from the verb 'kick', which means to strike something with the foot. It was initially used in relation to sports, particularly in games where kicking a ball is a primary action, like football and rugby. Over time, the term has also been adopted in various contexts beyond sports, including manufacturing and machinery, reflecting the action of ejecting or moving items with a kicking motion. The use of the term in sports has contributed significantly to its popular understanding, particularly in American football, where the kicker holds a specialized role on the team.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,434, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.